Cyber Security Research Articles
Exploring cyber security concepts, real-world risks, and system design through structured analysis and practical understanding.
Breaking down cyber security beyond theory focusing on how it applies in real environments.
Why This Research Matters
Cyber security is not just about tools — it’s about understanding systems, risks, and human behaviour.
This research reflects my approach to learning: structured, practical, and focused on real-world application.
Research Articles
These articles form a structured research portfolio examining the intersection of human behaviour, system design, governance, and emerging threats in cyber security. The purpose is to move beyond purely technical analysis and explore the broader factors that shape security outcomes in modern organisations.
Quantum Computing – The Next Frontier of Computing Power
This report explores the fundamentals of quantum computing and its potential impact on areas such as cyber security, artificial intelligence, and modern computing systems
Topic 1 – Human Factors
Explores how human behaviour influences cyber security, including decision-making, risk awareness, and common mistakes that lead to security incidents. This section will focus on why users are often the weakest link and how awareness, habits, and organisational culture impact overall security.
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Human Error as the Primary Attack Vector in Modern Cyber Security
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Why Security Policies Fail: A Behavioural Analysis
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Convenience vs Security: The Psychological Trade-Off
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Overconfidence Bias and Its Impact on Organisational Security
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The Role of Ethical Leadership in Cyber Security Culture
Topic 2 – Architecture & Design Research
Covers how systems are structured and how security is integrated into their design. This includes infrastructure fundamentals, secure system architecture, and how design decisions affect performance, usability, and long-term security.
Topic 3 – IoT & Vulnerability Research
Focuses on security risks within smart devices and IoT environments, including real-world vulnerabilities in systems such as smart locks, home automation, and connected devices. This section will explore how these systems operate and where weaknesses can occur.
Topic 4 – Threat Intelligence Research
Examines common cyber threats, attack methods, and how vulnerabilities are exploited in real-world scenarios. This includes understanding attacker behaviour, identifying patterns, and analysing how organisations detect and respond to threats.
Topic 5 – Risk & Governance Research
Explores how organisations manage cyber security through structured frameworks, policies, and risk management practices. This includes concepts such as the Australian Essential Eight, compliance, and how businesses assess and reduce security risks.
Topic 6 – AI & Emerging Threat Landscapes
Looks at how evolving technologies such as artificial intelligence are shaping the future of cyber security. This includes both defensive uses of AI and how attackers may leverage new technologies to create more advanced threats.
Topic 7 – Cyber Security & Non-IT Societal Links
Examines how cyber security extends beyond technical systems into everyday life, including its impact on individuals, businesses, and society. This section will explore areas such as privacy, digital trust, human behaviour, and the broader consequences of security failures.
Smart Lock Blogs
The following articles were written as part of my professional role within the smart lock and IoT security industry. Drawing on my training in cyber security and practical experience working with access control systems, these blogs apply structured threat modelling and security principles to real-world smart lock deployments.
Threat Modelling Smart Locks: Understanding the Attack Surface of IoT Entry Systems
This article applies structured threat modelling to smart locks, analysing physical and digital attack surfaces, realistic threat actors, and layered security controls. It explains how IoT entry systems manage cyber and physical risk when properly configured and deployed.
Smart Lock Security: Why You Don’t Need to Worry
This article explains how smart locks use encrypted Bluetooth communication, controlled access management, and layered security to protect homes. It compares smart lock security to traditional keys and outlines why properly configured IoT entry systems are secure.
https://auslock.com/blogs/news/smart-lock-security-explained
Real-World Smart Lock Security: How Access Control Actually Works
This article explores how smart locks fit within modern cyber security, focusing on common vulnerabilities, real-world attack methods, and the importance of secure configuration. It highlights how factors such as user behaviour, system design, and access control all play a role in overall security.
https://auslock.com/blogs/news/real-world-smart-lock-security-how-access-control-actually-works