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Paul Black is a Post Doctoral Fellow in Cybersecurity at Federation University's Institute of Innovation, Science and Sustainability (IISS). He holds a PhD in Information Technology from Federation University. His research focuses on malware analysis, offensive cybersecurity, blockchain, and threat intelligence, with expertise in function similarity analysis. Previously, he worked at the Australian Federal Police (AFP), FireEye, and PhishLabs. He organizes the annual Malware and Reverse Engineering (MRE) conference.
Education:
- PhD, Information Technology, Federation University
Research Interests: Paul’s work bridges academic and industry cybersecurity challenges, emphasizing practical applications of malware analysis and defensive/offensive cybersecurity strategies. His blockchain research explores security implications in decentralized systems. He also contributes to threat intelligence sharing frameworks.
Current Projects: Leading the DSI AI for Decision Making (AI4DM) Initiative, focusing on AI-driven cybersecurity solutions. Collaborates with law enforcement and private-sector entities like FireEye to develop proactive threat mitigation strategies.
Grants/Awards: No specific awards listed, but his industry experience with AFP and FireEye reflects recognized expertise.
Labs/Teams: Engaged with Federation University’s cybersecurity research groups, though specific lab affiliations are not detailed.
