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Jacques Ophoff is a Reader in Cybersecurity and Resilience at Abertay University's Department of Cybersecurity and Computing. He teaches security-related topics at undergraduate and postgraduate levels including security in software engineering, information security management, and human aspects of security. His academic profile shows strong engagement with PhD supervision, having completed over 70 postgraduate research projects.
Dr. Ophoff's research focuses on all levels of cybersecurity from individual to national perspectives, with particular emphasis on management and human aspects of security. His fingerprint analysis reveals significant contributions to information security (100%), cybersecurity (66%), security awareness (59%), password security (58%), authentication (48%), e-government (42%), security control (38%), and privacy information (36%). Current research investigates how to motivate secure behaviors in individuals and organizations and understanding resistance to security recommendations.
His recent publications (2022-2025) demonstrate consistent scholarly output across cybersecurity education, digital forensics, security awareness, and human factors in security. The research spans conference contributions, journal articles, and datasets addressing practical security challenges in SMEs, primary education, and organizational contexts.
Dr. Ophoff holds significant professional roles including SICSA Cyber Security research theme co-lead and Vice-Chair of IFIP Working Group 11.8 focused on information security education. He maintains an Honorary Research Associate position at the University of Cape Town and serves as Associate Editor for the Journal of Intellectual Capital.
His supervisory work encompasses over 70 completed postgraduate research projects, indicating substantial mentorship activity. Professional collaborations extend internationally, particularly with institutions in South Africa. His work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to secure digital infrastructure and privacy protection.
