Hasan Cavusoglu

Hasan Cavusoglu is a Professor of Management Information Systems at the Sauder School of Business, University of British Columbia. He holds a Ph.D. in Management Science with a specialization in MIS from the University of Texas at Dallas. His research focuses on IT risks, cybersecurity, governance, and privacy, particularly in the context of online social networks and organizational data protection.

• Education: Ph.D., Management Science (UT Dallas); M.Sc., Management & Administrative Sciences (UT Dallas)
• Roles: Associate Editor of Management Information Systems Quarterly (MIS Quarterly)

His work addresses challenges in cybersecurity preparedness, data breach management, and regulatory frameworks like GDPR. Cavusoglu has contributed to high-profile discussions on cybersecurity risks and policy, including analyses of the Mueller Report and the LifeLabs data breach. He frequently engages with media, offering expert insights on privacy, data security, and organizational IT governance strategies.

Key areas of focus include risk-based security architectures, employee training against social engineering, and the strategic role of cybersecurity in business differentiation. His research has appeared in top-tier journals such as Management Science and Information Systems Research.