What is my research about?

I am a management practice researcher specialising in cybersecurity. I research how organizations behave when they are under cyber attack.

Over a period of 17 years I developed a unique team of Cybersecurity Management researchers drawn from Information Systems, Business Administration, Security Intelligence, and Information Warfare.

Together we conduct case studies, build practice models and train industry executives on how to practice cybersecurity.My research aims to answer the question:How can organizations defend their information resources against organized and sophisticated cyber-threat actors?

Academic Achievements

Professor of Cybersecurity Practice at the University of Melbourne
Deputy Director, Academic Centre of Cyber Security Excellence

Research Metrics
📊 5,000+ citations | H-index 37
💰 $6M+ in competitive research funding
📚 120+ peer-reviewed publications

Recognition & Leadership
🏆 Editorial Board - Computers & Security (5+ years)
🎯 Designated Subject Matter Expert for Malaysia's National Cyber Security Strategy 2025-30
🎬 Award-winning filmmaker - 17 international film festival awards
Industry Impact
🏛️ Government Advisor - Australian DFAT, Malaysian NACSA
🏢 Certified Protection Professional - American Society for Industrial Security (20+ years)
🌏 International Projects - Leading cyber resilience development across Southeast Asia

Research Impact

Transforming Cybersecurity Practice Globally

Capacity Building Projects
🇲🇾 Malaysia: Leading multiple international teams developing national cyber resilience capability
🇵🇭 Philippines Disinformation - Combating information warfare and strengthening digital resilienceSelected Publications
📖 "Situation Awareness for Incident Response" - Computers & Security
📖 "Adopting Cyber-Threat Intelligence" - European Journal of Information Systems
📖 "Strategically-Motivated Advanced Persistent Threat" - Computers & SecurityResearch Translation
🏛️ Executive Training - 300+ government and industry leaders across Southeast Asia
🏢 Industry Adoption - Models implemented by ANZ Bank and Malaysian critical infrastructure

Receiving an Award for Capacity Building Contributions to Malaysia (from Dr Megat, Chief Executive of the National Cyber Security Agency of Malaysia)