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Scott Boss serves as Associate Professor of Accounting at Bentley University, where he has been a faculty member since completing his Ph.D. in Information Systems from the University of Pittsburgh in 2007. His academic credentials include a B.S. and MAcc from Brigham Young University. Located in LaCava Campus Center - 196B, he maintains active engagement through teaching and research in accounting information systems.
His research concentrates on critical intersections between accounting and cybersecurity, particularly examining human factors in security behavior, cybercrime prevention, and information security controls. Dr. Boss investigates how fear appeals motivate protective behaviors and develops pedagogical frameworks for integrating cybersecurity into accounting education. His scholarly work appears in journals including the European Journal of Information Systems and Group and Organization Management, reflecting substantial contributions to both theoretical and practical aspects of secure information systems.
Recent publications (2020-2025) reveal three dominant research trajectories: cybersecurity curriculum development for accounting professionals, behavioral security interventions using fear appeals, and innovative teaching methodologies for forensic investigations. His work consistently bridges technical security requirements with professional accounting practice, addressing AACSB technology standards through publications on big data implementation and audit curriculum integration.
Dr. Boss actively contributes to academic service through the Strategic and Emerging Technologies Section of the American Accounting Association and the Journal of Emerging Technologies in Accounting. His teaching portfolio includes Accounting Information Systems, Systems Audit, and Information Security courses that directly incorporate his research findings into classroom practice. Current initiatives focus on developing institutional capabilities for cybersecurity education and creating experiential learning tools like the white-collar hacking contest for forensic training.
