Cybersecurity Research Group
As one of the main research groups at QCRI, we focus on the areas of cybersecurity that are the most important to Qatar where existing expertise in related technologies can be leveraged and readily applied.
Research
Security, Privacy, and Alignment (Safety) of AI Models
Developing techniques to protect AI systems from attacks while ensuring they behave safely and align with human values.
AI-Powered Cyber Defenses
Using AI and machine learning to detect, prevent, and autonomously respond to evolving cyber threats in real-time.
Cyber-Physical Systems Security
Protecting integrated digital-physical systems like industrial controls and smart grids from cyberattacks that could cause real-world harm.
National Cyber Security Research Lab (NCSRL)
A dedicated research facility advancing cybersecurity solutions for critical infrastructure and national digital assets.
About QCRI
Qatar Computing Research Institute (QCRI) is a national research institute, established in 2010 by Qatar Foundation (QF) for Education, Science and Community Development, a private, non-profit organization that is supporting Qatar’s transformation from a carbon economy to a knowledge economy. QCRI operates under the umbrella of Hamad bin Khalifa University (HBKU).