Ms Amanda Freeman
Assistant Lecturer in Computing at Waterford Institute of Technology
Qualifications:
2006 – Present: PhD in Computer Security
2006: MSc by Research, WIT
2004: BSc. In Commercial Software Development, (H1) WIT
2003: Diploma in Multimedia Applications (H1)
2002: National Certificate in Multimedia Development (H1)
Teaching Experience
Management Information Systems, Software Business, Information Technology Systems, Computer Networks, Visual Communications and Web Design, IT Applications, E-Commerce and Web Design and Digital Marketing
Postgraduate Supervision Experience: Taught Masters Dissertation Supervision
Research Interests
I am currently pursuing a PhD in the area of Security and Information Systems Development. The aim of this is research is to develop a model of systems security culture. This model will be, in turn, utilized to develop a technology management framework for information systems security and audit tools for assessing systemic cultural risks associated with systems security in an organization.
Membership of Professional Bodies
Member of the Association for Computing Machinery
Member of the Irish Computer Society
Research Experience
Masters Title: An Exploratory Study Investigating the Role of Information Systems Security in SMEs in the Southeast of Ireland
Research Areas
Information Systems Security
Information Systems Development
Anthropology
Information Systems Security Small Businesses