Abu Dhabi, UAE, 06 March 2025: Researchers at the Technology Innovation Institute (TII) have contributed to the advancement of six digital signature schemes to Round 2 of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) Standardization of Additional Digital Signature Schemes process. The initiative aims to develop cryptographic algorithms that can safeguard digital security against potential threats posed by quantum computing.
In October 2024, 14 signature schemes were selected from an initial pool of 40 candidates from the first round. TII researchers, in collaboration with international partners, have been involved in six of these schemes, reflecting ongoing research into post-quantum cryptography.
In February 2025, TII researchers contributed updates to these schemes, focusing on design refinements that reduced signature sizes while maintaining security. Further optimization efforts are planned to improve performance and resilience.
Dr. Najwa Aaraj, CEO of TII, said: “The NIST standardization process is an important step in addressing the future impact of quantum computing on digital security. Our research team is actively contributing to the development of cryptographic solutions that aim to strengthen resilience against emerging computational threats.?
More information on TII’s contributions to standardization of post-quantum cryptography can be found at: https://pqcnist.tii.ae.
