Dr. Monica Whitty

Professor

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Biography

Professor Monica Whitty is the Head of the Department of Software Systems and Cybersecurity and a leading expert in Human Factors in Cyber Security. She has extensive academic experience, having worked at various prestigious institutions, including Macquarie University, University of Western Sydney, Queen's University Belfast, and University of Warwick. Professor Whitty is a member of the World Economic Forum Cyber Security Centre and the Cyber Security Global Futures Committee. Throughout her career, she has secured over $20 million AUD in research funding and published more than 100 articles and 5 books on topics such as cyber fraud prevention, online security risks, and the insider threat. She has served as an expert witness in over 10 cases related to cybercrime and has been invited to give over 50 keynote talks on cyber security matters. Her contributions aim to improve policies in the UK and Australia regarding cyber security behaviors and combating cyber fraud.

Research Interests

Experience

Head

2020-01-01 — Present

Department of Software Systems and Cybersecurity • Melbourne, Australia

Leading the department with a focus on human factors in cybersecurity.

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.