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CLAYTON SOUTH VIC 3169 AUSTRALIA
Biography
Dr Marthie Grobler is a Principal Research Scientist at CSIRO’s Data61, where she leads CSIRO’s strategic portfolio on Critical Infrastructure Protection and Resilience. Her research focuses on strengthening the security and resilience of essential systems and services by addressing cybersecurity governance, risk mitigation, and the complex interdependencies across critical infrastructure sectors. With a strong emphasis on human factors and digital trust, Marthie’s work enhances the usability and adoption of security solutions in real-world environments. She is actively involved in executive education and policy development, contributing to national efforts to build infrastructure resilience and public confidence in digital systems. Her work informs cyber policy and capability-building initiatives, helping ensure that Australia’s critical infrastructure remains secure, adaptive, and interconnected in the face of evolving threats.
Other Interests
Marthie is keen to meet potential collaborators/co-authors, people interested to share a story/presentation with her team, or motivated PhD candidates with a keen interest in human-centric security.
Professional Areas
Academic Qualifications
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2012
Certified Information Security Manager
ISACA -
2010
PhD Computer Science
University of Johannesburg -
2007
M.Sc Computer Science cum laude
University of Johannesburg -
2005
B.Sc Honours Computer Science cum laude
University of Johannesburg -
2004
B.Sc Finance (Information Technology)
Rand Afrikaans University
Professional Experiences
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2021-current
Principal Research Scientist
CSIRO -
2020-2021
Deputy Research Director: Software and Computational Systems
CSIRO -
2017-2021
Senior Research Scientist
CSIRO -
2015-2017
Principal Researcher
Council for Scientific and Industrial Research -
2010-2015
Senior Researcher
Council for Scientific and Industrial Research -
2008-2010
Researcher
Council for Scientific and Industrial Research
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