Software Systems and Cybersecurity

Software Systems and Cybersecurity

Every individual, business and society who uses online services is exposed to a range of vulnerabilities. Privacy violations, financial fraud and service interruptions, to name a few. That's why we focus on developing sophisticated applications to store, access and manipulate data – to ensure its integrity, reliability and safety.

The Department of Software Systems and Cybersecurity (SSC) at Monash is a world leader in cybersecurity research. As technology becomes more deeply integrated into our everyday lives, the smarter and more alert we need to become. Through our work we seek to understand and address the challenges created by the constant re-imagining of technology. We navigate the ever-changing public perspectives on issues such as privacy and self-disclosure, and the expectation of convenience and trust in online services.
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Areas of expertise

We provide a collaborative, holistic approach to cybersecurity research. Coming from diverse backgrounds, our academics and graduate researchers are experts in cryptography and blockchain technology, systems engineering and software development. We also hold strong ties with other research institutions, industry and governments (local and international) to solve real-world problems. Supported by these leading research groups

Cybersecurity

With an emphasis on real-world application, we adopt an integrated global and human view to future proof our world and deliver tangible value across multiple domains.

Data Engineering

Latest research into issues impacting data capture, storage and processing.

Software Engineering

Software design and testing, search-based software engineering, automated fault localisation and bug repair, ethics and values, verification and quality assurance, and IoT systems.

Blockchain cubes

Monash Blockchain Technology Centre

Underpinned by world-leading expertise, this centre will bring researchers, academics, industry and communities together to advance blockchain technology, shape curricula – and make an impact to society.

Resolving complex cybersecurity challenges facing our world now and into the future

Monash University is redefining what it means to be a university. We transcend disciplines and boundaries going beyond education and research to see the connections and intersections that others don't.

Monica Whitty

Contact us

Prof Monica Whitty
Head of Department, Software Systems and Cybersecurity
Faculty of Information Technology
Monash University
M: +61 03 9905 9975
E: fit-ssc@monash.edu