IBM and stc Group Unveil Quantum-Safe Cybersecurity Framework for Saudi Arabia
IBM and stc group have expanded their partnership to strengthen Saudi Arabia's cybersecurity against future quantum threats. The collaboration introduces a quantum-safe framework designed to protect digital systems as quantum computing advances. Both companies aim to position stc as a leader in post-quantum cybersecurity across the region.
The new framework combines advanced cryptographic tools, quantum-resistant protocols, and strong governance measures. It follows standards set by the US National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to guard against future risks. The goal is to prepare for a time when large-scale quantum computers could break current encryption methods.
Abdulaziz A. Alaqil, General Manager of CSDM Excellence & Engineering at stc group, stated that the partnership focuses on securing the company's computer security. The framework will help identify and reduce cryptographic vulnerabilities before they become critical. Meanwhile, Khaled AlOfaysan, IBM's Country Head and Managing Partner in Saudi Arabia, reaffirmed the tech giant's role in supporting local innovation.
The initiative also highlights broader efforts in the Middle East to adopt quantum security. Alongside IBM, firms like Qrypt, Quintessencelabs, ID Quantique, Quside Technologies, and QNU Labs are investing in quantum research. Saudi Arabia's growing focus on this field reflects its push to stay ahead of emerging cybersecurity challenges.
The partnership between IBM and stc group marks a key development in Saudi Arabia's security strategy. By implementing a quantum-safe framework, stc aims to secure its networks and subscriber services against future threats. The move reinforces the group's position as a trusted leader in the region's evolving cybersecurity landscape.
