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Jennifer J. Williams is a Lecturer in Cyber Security Analysis at Macquarie University specialising in Behavioural Cybersecurity. Her current projects include: improving user-end cyber resilience, understanding public support for extreme government responses to cyber-attacks, and tracking disinformation and foreign influence operations. She often provides commentary on current cybersecurity issues via the media.
Research interests
- Public Cyber Resilience and Decision-Making in Cybersecurity
- Public Perceptions and Responses to Cyber-Attacks
- Cyber-Enabled Information Operations
Teaching
Cyber Warfare
Evidence-Based Decision-Making/Research Methods
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(UTS led): Monitor, Detect, Assess, and Counter Information Operations in the Near-Abroad
Rizoiu, M.-A. (Chief Investigator), Droogan, J. (Primary Chief Investigator), Hawksley, C. (Associate Investigator), Williams, J. (Associate Investigator), Booth, E. (Associate Investigator), Bezzobs, T. (Associate Investigator) & Hunt, J. (Associate Investigator)
30/10/24 → 30/11/27
Project: Research
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Cyberwarfare: Public Support for Kinetic Government Responses
Williams, J. (Primary Chief Investigator) & Foster, J. (Chief Investigator)
Project: Research
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Defence Innovation Network Strategic Investment Initiative - Information Operations
Rizoiu, M.-A. (Chief Investigator), Droogan, J. (Primary Chief Investigator), Hunt, J. (Chief Investigator), Bailo, F. (Chief Investigator), Hawsley, C. (Chief Investigator) & Williams, J. (Chief Investigator)
1/04/23 → 31/03/25
Project: Research
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The Influence of Self-Efficacy and Intentions on Cybersecurity Behaviour
Williams, J. (Primary Chief Investigator) & Foster, J. (Chief Investigator)
1/07/20 → 8/04/25
Project: Research
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Episodic future thinking drives cybersecure intentions independently of self-efficacy
Williams, J. & Foster, J., 2026, (In preparation) In: Journal of Applied Research in Memory and Cognition.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Foreign influence operations in Indonesia: an exploratory study
Nuraniyah, N., Williams, J. & Droogan, J., 2026, (In preparation) In: Pacific Review.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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The influence of self-efficacy and intentions on cybersecurity behaviour
Williams, J., 14 Aug 2026, (Unpublished) 350 p.Research output: Thesis › Doctoral Thesis
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Themes and prevalence of Chinese influence in the Melanesian social media environment
Williams, J., Booth, E., Droogan, J., Bailo, F. & Rizoiu, M.-A., 2026, (In preparation) In: Australian Journal of International Affairs.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Vectors of influence and disinformation in Melanesia
Williams, J., Booth, E., Borg, J., Droogan, J. & Rizoiu, M.-A., 2026, (In preparation) Grey zones unveiled: comparing Russia's and China's hybrid strategies in Europe and the Indo-Pacific.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
Prizes
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2024 "Best Cyber Technician or Specialist Under 35" Award Winner
Williams, J. (Recipient), 12 Jun 2024
Prize
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2024 "Best Female Technical Specialist Under 35" Award Finalist
Williams, J. (Recipient), 15 May 2025
Prize
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2024 "Best Female Technical Specialist Under 35" Award Finalist
Williams, J. (Recipient), 12 Jun 2024
Prize
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2025 "Best Cyber Technician or Specialist Under 35" Award Finalist
Williams, J. (Recipient), 15 May 2025
Prize
Activities
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Disinformation in Pacific Island States: Responding to Diverse People, Places, and Spaces
Williams, J. (Speaker), Droogan, J. (Speaker), Booth, E. (Speaker) & Rizoiu, M.-A. (Speaker)
19 Nov 2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Presentation
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Grey Zones Unveiled
Huang, R. L. (Participant), Lim, Y.-H. (Participant), Williams, J. (Participant) & Ahlawat, D. (Participant)
18 Nov 2025 → 20 Nov 2025Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participating in a conference, workshop or event series
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Expert Interview: Data Privacy and Security
Williams, J. (Consultant)
14 May 2024Activity: End user engagement and expertise › Advisory position
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Using Psychology to Understand and Change Cybersecurity Behaviour
Williams, J. (Speaker)
28 Sept 2023Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
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Motivating cybersecure behaviours using episodic future thinking
Williams, J. (Speaker) & Foster, J. (Speaker)
12 Aug 2023Activity: Talk or presentation › Presentation
Press/Media
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How foreign malign actors are trying to undermine Australia's social cohesion.
3/11/25
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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Australia is considering a ban on cyber ransom payments, but it could backfire. Here’s another idea
14/11/22
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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Medibank hackers are now releasing stolen data on the dark web. If you’re affected, here’s what you need to know
10/11/22
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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Optus hacker apologised and deleted data. Is it over now?
30/09/22
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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The ‘Optus hacker’ claims they’ve deleted the data. Here’s what experts want you to know
Williams, J., Foster, J. & Watson, T. L.
28/09/22
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert Comment