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James Boorman is an Associate Professor of Practice in Monash University's Department of Software Systems & Cybersecurity, and Co-Director of the Information Empowered Communities Lab. He holds dual roles as Chief Investigator in major projects including the Post-Quantum Cryptography in the Indo-Pacific initiative and the Algorand Centre of Excellence on Sustainability Informatics for the Pacific. His research focuses on cybersecurity capacity building in the Pacific region, national cyber strategy development, and critical infrastructure protection.
Boorman has extensive experience across academia and government, including roles as CIO/CSO in the Australian Government, Head of Research at the Oceania Cybersecurity Centre (OCSC), and collaborations with global institutions like the University of Oxford's GCSCC. His work emphasizes policy implementation, capacity maturity assessments, and international cooperation through platforms like the Global Forum on Cyber Expertise (GFCE).
Key contributions include co-designing the Pacific government regional dialogue with Partners in the Blue Pacific (PBP), developing national cybersecurity roadmaps for Micronesia and Nauru, and advising 10 Pacific Island nations on cyber policy. His research integrates cybersecurity with sustainable development goals, focusing on climate-resilient infrastructure and digital transformation in developing nations.
Boorman teaches FIT5129 - Cyber Operations within the Faculty of IT. His projects are funded by entities such as DFAT, UK FCDO, and the World Bank. Recent work explores post-quantum cryptography applications and blockchain-based digital ledgers for national cybersecurity frameworks.
