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Tom Acton

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Biography

Prof Dr Tom Acton is a Professor in Business Information Systems. 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 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 sectors.

Research Interests

Cybersecurity

Teaching Interests

Cybersecurity Risk Management

Education/Academic qualification

BSc,HDip.Ed,HDip.Math,HDip.SD,MComm,PhD

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):

  1. SDG 1 - No Poverty
    SDG 1 No Poverty
  2. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
  3. SDG 4 - Quality Education
    SDG 4 Quality Education
  4. SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth
    SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth
  5. SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
    SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
  6. SDG 10 - Reduced Inequalities
    SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities
  7. SDG 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities
    SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
  8. SDG 16 - Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
    SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

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  • FinTech Trust in Developing Countries

    Datta, P. M., Nwankpa, J. & Acton, T., 2026, (Accepted/In press) In: Information Technology for Development.

    Research output: Contribution to a Journal (Peer & Non Peer) › Article › peer-review

  • Hades Casts its Long Shadow: The Global Ransomware Nexus

    Datta, P. M. & Acton, T., 2026, (Accepted/In press) In: Journal of Information Technology Teaching Cases. 0, 0

    Research output: Contribution to a Journal (Peer & Non Peer) › Article › peer-review

  • When Employees Become the Weakest Cybersecurity Link

    Acton, T., Datta, P. M., Acton, L. & O'Brien, A., 2026, (Accepted/In press) In: Journal Of Information Technology Teaching Cases.

    Research output: Contribution to a Journal (Peer & Non Peer) › Article › peer-review

  • Deciding on Cloud-Managed Services: The Cloud Trilemma

    Acton, T., Datta, P. M. & Golden, W., 1 May 2025, In: Journal Of Information Technology Teaching Cases. 15, 1, p. 95-107

    Research output: Contribution to a Journal (Peer & Non Peer) › Article › peer-review

    Open Access
    1 Citation (Scopus)

  • Endpoint cybersecurity: When smart devices turn stupid

    Acton, T. & Datta, P. M., 1 Nov 2025, In: Journal of Information Technology Teaching Cases. 15, 2, p. 273-280

    Research output: Contribution to a Journal (Peer & Non Peer) › Article › peer-review

    1 Citation (Scopus)
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