Jacques Ophoff

Dr, PhD (Information Technology)

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20122025

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I'm a Reader in Cybersecurity and Resilience in the Department of Cybersecurity and Computing where I teach various security-related topics at undergraduate and postgraduate level, including security in software engineering, information security management, and human aspects of security.

My research focuses on all levels of cybersecurity from individual to national level. I'm particularly interested in management and human aspects of security. To date I have supervised 70+ postgraduate research projects to completion.

Teaching

Module leader: Software Engineering Practice (CMP307); Engineering Resilient Systems (CMP417, CMP510); Understanding the Cybersecurity Threat (CYB393)

Research interests

My research focuses primarily on information and cybersecurity. This includes a broad range of topics ranging from technical implementations, to management, and behavioural factors. Individuals are often considered to be the weakest link in security and I have a particular interest in human factors in (also called behavioural) security. Current problems I’m investigating are how to motivate secure behaviours in individuals and organisations, and understanding resistance to security recommendations. I also have an interest in the related area of information privacy.

Esteem

I'm the SICSA Cyber Security research theme co-lead. I'm Vice-Chair of IFIP Working Group 11.8, which focuses on information security education. I hold an Honorary Research Associate position at the University of Cape Town, South Africa. I'm an Associate Editor for the Journal of Intellectual Capital (Securing the Organization's Knowledge and Information). 

Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

  • SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
  • SDG 4 - Quality Education
  • SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth
  • SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
  • SDG 10 - Reduced Inequalities
  • SDG 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production
  • SDG 13 - Climate Action
  • SDG 15 - Life on Land
  • SDG 16 - Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
  • SDG 17 - Partnerships for the Goals

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  • Digital evidence: a legal practitioner's perspective

    Egbu, I., Ophoff, J. & McKay, A., 23 Apr 2025, Proceedings of the International Conference on Cybersecurity, Situational Awareness and Social Media - Cyber Science 2024: Cyber Science 2024; 27–28 June; Edinburgh Napier University, Scotland. Jaatun, M. G., Onwubiko, C., Rosati, P., Rege, A., Hindy, H., Erola, A. & Bellekens, X. (eds.). Singapore: Springer, p. 303-317 15 p. (Springer Proceedings in Complexity).

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingConference contribution

  • A cyber peers framework for primary schools

    Ophoff, J. & Prior, S., 28 Dec 2024, Advances in teaching and learning for cyber security education. Legg, P., Coull, N. & Clarke, C. (eds.). Cham: Springer, p. 137-152 16 p. (Lecture notes in networks and systems (LNNS); vol. 1213).

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingConference contribution

  • Investigating the accessibility and usability of multi-factor authentication for young people

    Smith, L., Prior, S. & Ophoff, J., 2 Jun 2024, HCI International 2024 Posters: 26th International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, HCII 2024, Washington, DC, USA, June 29 – July 4, 2024, Proceedings, Part VI. Stephanidis, C., Antona, M., Ntoa, S. & Salvendy, G. (eds.). Cham: Springer, p. 129-135 7 p. (Communications in Computer and Information Science; vol. 2119).

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingConference contribution

    1 Citation (Scopus)
  • Lessons learnt from using educational phishing materials with UK primary school children

    Prior, S. & Ophoff, J., 11 Jun 2024, Information security education - challenges in the digital age: 16th IFIP WG 11.8 World Conference on Information Security Education, WISE 2024, Edinburgh, UK, June 12–14, 2024, proceedings. Drevin, L., Leung, W. S. & von Solms, S. (eds.). Cham: Springer, p. 36-49 14 p. (IFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology; vol. 707).

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingConference contribution

    1 Citation (Scopus)
  • Using the theory of interpersonal behaviour to explain employees' cybercrime preventative behaviour during the pandemic

    Wright, T., Ruhwanya, Z. & Ophoff, J., 25 Sept 2024, In: Information and Computer Security. 32, 4, p. 436-458 23 p.

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