Projects per year
Personal profile
Biography
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
- Cyber Resilience
- Public Perceptions and Responses to Cyber-Attacks
- Cyber-Enabled Information Operations
Teaching
Cyber Conflict, Espionage, and Information Warfare (PICT8080)
Critical Thought and Research Design (PICT8012)
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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The Influence of Self-Efficacy and Intentions on Cybersecurity Behaviour
1/07/20 → …
Project: Research
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How to use Wikibase for mixed-methods research: an interdisciplinary and collaborative approach
Bailo, F., Williams, J. & Booth, E., 2024, (In preparation) Edward Elgar Publishing. (How to Research Guides)Research output: Book/Report › Edited Book/Anthology › peer-review
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Using mental simulations to increase cyber secure behavioural intentions and self-efficacy
Williams, J. & Foster, J., 28 Nov 2022.Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster › peer-review
Prizes
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2024 "Best Cyber Technician or Specialist Under 35" Award Winner
Williams, Jennifer (Recipient), 12 Jun 2024
Prize
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2024 "Best Female Technical Specialist Under 35" Award Finalist
Williams, Jennifer (Recipient), 12 Jun 2024
Prize
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Expert Interview: Data Privacy and Security
Jennifer Williams (Consultant)
14 May 2024Activity: End user engagement and expertise › Advisory position
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Motivating cybersecure behaviours using episodic future thinking
Jennifer Williams (Speaker) & Jeffrey Foster (Speaker)
12 Aug 2023Activity: Talk or presentation › Presentation
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Using Psychology to Understand and Change Cybersecurity Behaviour
Jennifer Williams (Speaker)
28 Sept 2023Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
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New South Wales Police Force State Intelligence Internship
Jennifer Williams (Participant)
30 Nov 2022 → 1 Mar 2023Activity: Other
Press/Media
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Australia is considering a ban on cyber ransom payments, but it could backfire. Here’s another idea
Jeffrey Foster & Jennifer Williams
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
Jeffrey Foster & Jennifer Williams
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
Jennifer Williams, Jeffrey Foster & Tamara L. Watson
28/09/22
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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What does the Optus data breach mean for you and how can you protect yourself? A step-by-step guide
Jennifer Williams, Jeffrey Foster & Tamara L. Watson
26/09/22
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert Comment