This research theme involves a number of projects that seek to both develop tools designed to detect to prevent cybercrime. These projects are, and involves the development of digital forensic software, as well as the design, implementation and evaluation of evidence-based interventions.

CURRENT RESEARCH PROJECTS

Developing automated audio and facial recognition biometrics tools for detecting child sexual abuse material

This research seeks to improve current investigative practices via the development of a novel automated software infrastructure that leverages the voice and facial attributes of subjects to match victims and offenders across CSAM videos.

This research is funded by the Australian Institute of Criminology.

Mapping child responses to online grooming to improve educational interventions

This research will offer new empirical insights into young Australians’ experiences of grooming and sexual solicitation online. Additionally, the work will provide practical recommendations that can be used to improve Australian educational interventions aimed at removing children as targets for online sexual abuse.

Examining the legal and ethical dimensions of using automated data collection technologies to combat cyber threats in Australia

This project will identify, interpret, and clarify the relevant legal frameworks and ethical requirements guiding the deployment of automated data collection technologies (including data scraping) in Australia. The aim of this work is to develop a series of practical recommendations that will serve to guide researchers and practitioners when navigating this novel terrain.

This research is funded by the Cybersecurity Cooperative Research Centre.

FEATURED RESEARCH outputs