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Dr. Jennifer S. Hunt is a Senior Lecturer in Cyber and Security Studies at Macquarie University's School of International Studies and an active member of the Data Horizons Research Centre. She specializes in national security implications for critical systems including cyber and energy infrastructure, with extensive media commentary experience across ABC, BBC, SBS, and international forums like the Shangri-la Security Dialogue and NATO's CyCon.
Her research centers on Cyber Conflict, Disinformation and Influence Operations, and Research Methods, with current projects examining cyber-enabled information operations, foreign interference in electoral security, and cross-terrain disinformation tracking. This work bridges technical cybersecurity frameworks with sociopolitical dimensions of national security threats.
Analysis of her 2021-2023 publications reveals dominant trends in cyber-national security intersections, emphasizing disinformation campaigns against critical infrastructure and evolving threat landscapes requiring international cooperation. Her output combines theoretical rigor with actionable policy frameworks addressing real-world security challenges.
- Defence Strategic Policy Grant ($300,000): Foreign Interference and Cyberwar
- Tracking Disinformation Across Terrains ($70,000)
Though unavailable for student supervision in 2024, Dr. Hunt maintains significant research leadership through the Data Horizons Research Centre, driving initiatives on cyber resilience and international threat response. Her professional engagements extend to NATO collaborations and global forums shaping cybersecurity policy for emerging threats.
