Dr. James Boorman

Associate Professor

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Biography

James Boorman is an Associate Professor in the Department of Software Systems and Cybersecurity at Monash University, where he serves as Co-Director of the Information Empowered Communities Lab. He has over 20 years of experience in research and information security management in international development, including roles at University College London, University of Cambridge, and the UK National Health Service. James has also served as Chief Information Officer and Chief Information Security Officer for the Australian Government and led the Oceania Cybersecurity Centre on projects focused on enhancing cybersecurity capacity in the Pacific region. His work has included the Cybersecurity Capacity Maturity Model Nations Roadmap program and he has collaborated with Pacific governments to develop national cyber policies and strategies. He holds a prominent position as an educator, teaching cybersecurity subjects at Monash, and is actively involved in international dialogue and collaboration on cybersecurity issues. James has co-authored numerous publications and reports, contributing significantly to the field of cybersecurity and its intersection with sustainable development goals.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2020-01-01 — Present

Monash University • Melbourne, Australia

Conducts research in cybersecurity and teaches courses in the Faculty of Information Technology.

Requirements for Monash University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:12
Reading
Required:13
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:18
Total
Required:79
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a related field
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Proficiency
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Copy of Passport
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across the Faculty of Information Technology for most Master's programs including Computer Science and Data Science.