Dr Marthie Grobler
Deputy Research Director: Software and Computational Systems, Team Leader: Human Centric Security
Contact details:
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DATA61 CSIRO, LOCKED BAG 38004
DOCKLANDS VIC 8012 AUSTRALIA
Biography
An engaged and motivated researcher, Dr Marthie Grobler is passionate about making cyber security more accessible for people in the pathway of the fourth industrial revolution. Her research, management and consulting experience span multiple continents, national and state government departments, and a variety of domains linked with the digital domain.
Over the last 14 years, Marthie has worked with organisations, government agencies and education institutions around the world. From applying governance models in the digital space to teaching children in rural areas about technology, her active involvement in her work distils clients with a thorough and effective approach to maximise their cybersecurity knowledge towards practical application. She is passionate about enhancing people’s ability to use connected technology more powerfully in an ever-connected world. Her focus is on translating cyber security skills to a more digestible format that can easily be adopted by technology users.
Marthie is appointed as Deputy Research Director for the Data61's Software and Computational Systems research program, and team leader for the Human Centric Security team in CSIRO’s Data61.
Other Interests
Marthie is keen to meet potential collaborators/co-authors, interesting people to share a story/presentation with her group of PhD students, or motivated PhD candidates with a keen interest in human centric security to supervise.
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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2017
Senior Research Scientist
CSIRO -
2015-2017
Principal Researcher
CSIR -
2010-2015
Senior Researcher
CSIR -
2008-2010
Researcher
CSIR
Grants
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2018-2018
Distinguished Visiting Research, CSIRO ResearchPlus: Grant for 3-month visit by Prof L J Camp from Indiana University, USA
Community and Corporate Citizenship
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2018-Present
STEM Professional in Schools partnerships