The Cybersecurity Group conducts applied research that advances the state of the art in cybersecurity while delivering tangible benefits to Qatar. Its work focuses on strengthening the security practices of key national stakeholders and translating research into technology transfer and commercialization opportunities.

In collaboration with government ministries and industry partners, the group leads a portfolio of data-driven projects spanning enterprise log analytics for intrusion detection and threat hunting, internet threat intelligence, blockchain security, and AI security and privacy.

Since 2017, QCRI has served as the lead organization in establishing the National Cyber Security Research Lab (NCSRL), a consortium involving multiple government ministries. NCSRL is mandated to support the National Committee on Information Security (NCIS) by developing innovative technologies that protect Qatar’s digital borders. The Cybersecurity Group contributes to this mission through its research and by supporting the design, development, and deployment of NCSRL’s infrastructure and systems.