Abbas Shahim

Abbas Shahim is a Full Professor of IT Auditing at the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam's School of Business and Economics. He holds a PhD from the same institution (2003) and serves as Chair of Digital Auditing and co-Chair of IT Auditing. His research focuses on IT audit processes, cybersecurity governance, data protection, and continuous monitoring. He teaches courses on IT Auditing, Compliance, and Integrity Management.

• Education: PhD in Accounting (VU Amsterdam, 2003)

Research interests include IT assurance reporting, governance frameworks, and the integration of AI in cybersecurity. His work addresses challenges in SOCs, vulnerability management, and organizational resilience against cyber threats.

Recent articles analyze strategic models for SOC operations, governance effectiveness, and the role of high reliability organizations in cybersecurity. His work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to secure digital ecosystems.

• Awards: Best Paper Awards (2021 IFIP SEC and Computers & Security Conference)

Advisory roles include Partner at KPMG (since 2025), Chair of IFIP WG IT Assurance & Audit, and member of the Netherlands Board of Professional Ethics (NOREA). He advises the Dutch Ministry of BZK and serves as Associate Editor for the Journal of Information System Security.