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Biography
Tom Acton is a Professorin Business Information Systems, and current Head of Discipline. He was Head of School of Business & Economics at the University of Galway, Ireland for 6 years. Previously, he was College Vice Dean for Teaching & Learning, Discipline Head of Business Information Systems, and Director of Accreditation for the School of Business & Economics. His main research interest is in cybersecurity. His PhD is in information systems, and he holds other qualifications in mathematics, education, software design, commerce and science. He has a number of journal papers, book chapters, conference papers, and a recent textbook on AI, Cybersecurity & Digital Transformation. He has served as associate editor on journals such as the European Journal of Information Systems, and the Journal of Theoretical and Applied E-Commerce Research. Prior to joining the university he worked in the software and private education sector.
Research Interests
Cybersecurity
Teaching Interests
Cybersecurity Risk Management
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
BSc,HDip.Ed,HDip.Math,HDip.SD,MComm,PhD
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The Colliding Worlds of GenAI and Cybersecurity
Datta, P. M. & Acton, T., 2025, (Accepted/In press) In: Mis Quarterly Executive.Research output: Contribution to a Journal (Peer & Non Peer) › Article › peer-review
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Can legacy firms digitally transform?
Milton Datta, P. & Acton, T., 1 Sep 2024, In: Journal of Information Technology Teaching Cases.Research output: Contribution to a Journal (Peer & Non Peer) › Article › peer-review
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Combating Videoconference Fatigue: A Pilot Study on the Effects of Video Layouts
Öçlü, B., Riedl, R., Whelan, E. & Acton, T., 2024, Information Systems and Neuroscience - NeuroIS Retreat 2023. Davis, F. D., Riedl, R., Riedl, R., Brocke, J. V., Léger, P.-M., Randolph, A. B. & Müller-Putz, G. R. (eds.). Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH, p. 309-317 9 p. (Lecture Notes in Information Systems and Organisation; vol. 68).Research output: Chapter in Book or Conference Publication/Proceeding › Conference Publication › peer-review
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Did a USB drive disrupt a nuclear program? A Defense in Depth (DiD) teaching case
Datta, P. M. & Acton, T., Nov 2024, In: Journal of Information Technology Teaching Cases. 14, 2, p. 311-321 11 p.Research output: Contribution to a Journal (Peer & Non Peer) › Article › peer-review
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Endpoint cybersecurity: When smart devices turn stupid
Acton, T. & Datta, P. M., 1 Mar 2024, In: Journal of Information Technology Teaching Cases.Research output: Contribution to a Journal (Peer & Non Peer) › Article › peer-review
1 Citation (Scopus)
Activities
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Burak ��l�
Acton, T. (Co-Supervisor)
2024 → …Activity: Other › Current Postgraduates (Research) Supervised
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Joint Committees of the Oireachtas - Advisor on Cybersecurity
Acton, T. (Consultant)
2 May 2023Activity: Consultancy
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Cloud Computing: Towards Enlightenment
Acton, T. (Workshop chair)
31 Oct 2014Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participating in a conference, workshop, ...
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1st IAIS Workshop on Cloud Computing Research
Acton, T. (Workshop chair)
27 Sep 2013Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participating in a conference, workshop, ...
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