Khalifa University of Science and Technology and HENSOLDT France have signed a research agreement to launch a collaborative project titled ‘Next-Generation Cryptographic Security: Safeguarding Against Machine Learning and Emerging Threats’. The partnership will focus on tackling the growing vulnerabilities in cryptographic systems as AI and machine learning techniques evolve.
Key Highlights
The research partnership will address critical challenges at the intersection of AI and cybersecurity:
- Strategic Partnership: A research agreement between Khalifa University and HENSOLDT France, a subsidiary of the global sensor solutions leader HENSOLDT.
- Research Focus: The project will cover three key topics related to cryptographic security, including protecting against machine learning attacks and securing lightweight cryptography.
- Key Goal: To advance the resilience of critical systems and create new opportunities for high-level cybersecurity research in the UAE.
A Collaboration to Secure a Digital Future
The agreement was signed at the Khalifa University Main Campus and brings together the university’s leading academic expertise with HENSOLDT’s recognized industrial expertise in cybersecurity. The collaboration aims to provide both theoretical insights and practical tools to enhance the security and efficiency of cryptographic protocols.
“Collaborating with HENSOLDT reflects Khalifa University’s commitment to delivering impactful research in areas of strategic importance to the UAE and the world,” said Professor Ahmed Al Durra, Associate Provost for Research at Khalifa University. “Our combined expertise in cryptography, AI, and error-correcting codes will guide the research toward both academic and applied outcomes, with potential for future commercialization and deployment”.
A Pioneering Field of Research
The research project is a highly specialized and pioneering field where interdisciplinary collaboration is essential. Philippe Guibourg, President of HENSOLDT France, stated, “This agreement demonstrates the commitment to scientific collaboration between HENSOLDT and the United Arab Emirates to provide security solutions for the future in an increasingly complex digital world”. The research team includes faculty from Khalifa University’s Department of Computer Science, an expert in cryptography from HENSOLDT France, as well as a Postdoctoral Fellow, a PhD student, and an undergraduate intern.
Source: Zawya
