Arash Mahboubi

Arash Mahboubi

Research Acceleration Fellow 2023-2024

PhD in Information Security

Biography

Dr. Arash Mahboubi is an esteemed expert in the realm of information security, having earned his PhD from Queensland University of Technology. With a deep-rooted passion for cybersecurity, Dr. Mahboubi's research extensively delves into areas such as malicious cryptology, the interplay of artificial intelligence and machine learning with cybersecurity, secure automation in cyber environments, and adaptive defence strategies against intricate cyber-attacks.

His analytical prowess extends to assessing governmental digital initiatives, multi-source data aggregation for security alerts, and rigorous technological assessments. His dedication to pushing the boundaries of cybersecurity research is evident in his remarkable achievement of securing over $1.1 million in funding for six large-scale projects. These endeavours, part of broader collaborations amassing a value surpassing $5 million, span a wide range of domains. They address pressing challenges like devising novel ransomware prevention strategies for cloud storage, creating machine learning frameworks for threat detection in diverse data lakes, and establishing virtual Chief Information Security Officer platforms specifically for the agricultural sector.

Beyond his individual accomplishments, Dr. Mahboubi places a high value on collaborative efforts. He currently guides and mentors four postdoctoral researchers, including those from renowned institutions like Data61, the University of Adelaide, and Edith Cowan University, facilitating joint projects that amplify the impact of their combined expertise.

Research

His research interests include:

  • Cybersecurity and Threat Mitigation.
  • Malicious cryptology (Ransomware).
  • Artificial Intelligence in Cybersecurity.
  • Machine Learning in Cybersecurity.
  • Secure Automation and Orchestration in Cyber Environments.
  • Analysis of Governmental Digital Initiatives.
  • Adaptive Defense Mechanisms Against Complex Cyber Attacks.
  • Multi-source Data Aggregation for Security Alerts.
Professional
  • Achieved over $1.1 million in funding for major projects addressing challenges such as ransomware prevention, machine learning frameworks for threat detection, and virtual CISO platforms for agriculture.
  • Collaborative endeavours include mentoring four postdoctoral researchers from institutions like Data61, the University of Adelaide, and Edith Cowan University.
  • Significant contributions include obtaining patents, product commercialization, trademark filings, and the development of impactful tools against ransomware attacks.
  • Prestigiously, tools developed under his guidance were presented in the Australian Parliament, highlighting their significance in the fight against ransomware cyber-attacks.