Dr. Jeff Proudfoot

Professor

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Biography

Jeff Proudfoot is a Professor and Department Chair of Computer Information Systems at Bentley University. He is a Research Affiliate at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, specializing in Cybersecurity at MIT Sloan. Jeff’s extensive research includes examining cybersecurity rules, behavioral information security, and deception detection systems. He has authored over 50 scholarly articles and his work has been featured in top academic publications such as the Wall Street Journal and Journal of Management Information Systems. His research has received funding from the Department of Homeland Security and the National Science Foundation. Jeff's insights have been shared with diverse audiences, including corporate executives and government officials. He possesses a Ph.D. in Management from the University of Arizona and has served in various editorial roles in academic journals. His teaching interests span business process management and information security, reflecting a commitment to bridging the gap between theory and practice in technology management.

Research Interests

Experience

Chair and Professor

2024-07-01 — Present

Bentley University • Waltham, MA

Oversees academic programs and faculty in the Computer Information Systems department.

Research Affiliate

— Present

Massachusetts Institute of Technology • Cambridge, MA

Collaborates on research projects related to cybersecurity.

Editor, Management Information Systems Quarterly Executive

2025-01-01 — Present

MISQE • Remote

Leads editorial process and manages the direction of research publication.

Awards

#2024

AIS Information Systems Publication Award

2024-01-15
#2021

Outstanding Scholarly Contribution Award

2021-01-15
#2019

JAIS Paper Award

2019-01-15