Overview
Profile summary
I am currently an associate professor in cybersecurity and researching maritime cybersecurity around ship IT/OT/IoT security, port security, autonomous vessels, and offshore structures (e.g. renewable energy). I still continue to do some research on smartphone security through my master students. I'm also seconded to the Alan Turing Institite as the theme lead for Marine and Maritime.
Professional memberships
Fellow of The Higher Education Academy (PGCAP/PDAP 2019)
Supervised research degrees
Currently supervising 7 Research Fellows / Research Asssistants across four projects, and seven PhD students (2 international). As of 2022, 3 RF/RAs have moved on to new and exciting opportunities. I've had three visiting researchers from China, Turkey, and Norway, and I've hosted summer work experience stays and micro-interns.
Teaching interests
Teaching in 2022/2023 (*module leader)
COMP3000 Final year projects
COMP3010* Security Operations & Incident Management
COMP5002* Master's level Security Operations & Incident Management
COMP5007* Cyber-Physical Systems Security
NMS308 Unmanned Maritime Systems Operations
COMP2003 Second Year projects
COMP2003HK* Second Year projects in HK
COMP3000HK* Final year projects
PROC304HK* Final year projects
COMP3010HK* Incident Prevention, Detection & Response
PUSL2021* Computing Group Project
MAL2020* Computing Group Project
Teaching in 2021/2022 (*module leader, +co-teaching)
COMP3000 Final year projects
COMP3010** Security Operations & Incident Management
COMP5002** Master's level Security Operations & Incident Management
COMP5007* Cyber-Physical Systems Security
COMP2003 Second Year projects
COMP3000HK* Final year projects
SEC303HK* Incident Prevention, Detection & Response
NMS302 Operational Procedures and Processes
SEC203HK* Security Integration Project
Teaching in 2020/2021 (*module leader) COMP3000 Final year projects
COMP3010* Security Operations & Incident Management COMP5002* Master's level Security Operations & Incident Management COMP5007* Cyber-Physical Systems Security PROJ518MSc Dissertation and Research Skills for MSc Cyber Security at UoP
SEC203HK* Second year projects taught in Hong Kong
SEC303HK* Incident Prevention, Detection & Response taught in Hong Kong CNET349SL* Incident Prevention, Detection & Response taught in NSBM Sri Lanka
Teaching 2020 and before (*module leader) CNET349SL* Incident Prevention, Detection & Response (x2), taught in NSBM Sri Lanka SEC204* Computer Architecture and Low Level Programming (Module Leader) SEC204HK second year projects also taught at HKU Space partners in Hong Kong COMP3000 PRCO204 Second year project
PRCO304 Final year projects
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):
-
SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy
-
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
-
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities
-
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
-
SDG 13 Climate Action
-
SDG 14 Life Below Water
-
SDG 15 Life on Land
-
SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals
Fingerprint
- 1 Similar Profiles
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Projects
- 5 Finished
-
The Cyber-Resilience of Offshore Wind Networks - CROWN
Jones, K. (PI - Principal Investigator) & Tam, K. (CoI - Co-Investigator)
The Heart of the South West (HotSW) LEP
1/09/23 → 30/04/25
Project: Research
-
MaCRA (Cyber ASAP)
Tam, K. (CoI - Co-Investigator) & Jones, K. (PI - Principal Investigator)
1/04/20 → 1/04/22
Project: Research
-
Maritime Cyber Risk Assessment Framework (MaCRA)
Jones, K. (CoI - Co-Investigator), Forshaw, K. (PI - Principal Investigator) & Tam, K. (CoI - Co-Investigator)
23/09/20 → 31/03/22
Project: Research
-
Cyber-SHIP
Tam, K. (CoI - Co-Investigator), Jones, K. (PI - Principal Investigator), Vineetha Harish, A. (RA - Research Assistant), Andrews, W. (RA - Research Assistant) & Christison, L. (RF - Research Fellow)
31/12/19 → 30/04/24
Project: Research
-
Cyber preparedness actions for a holistic approach and awareness raising in the MARitime logistics supply chain
Jones, K. (PI - Principal Investigator), Tam, K. (CoI - Co-Investigator), Hopcraft, R. (RF - Research Fellow), Moara-Nkwe, K. (RF - Research Fellow) & Palbar Misas, J. D. (PI - Principal Investigator)
1/01/19 → 31/03/23
Project: Research
Research output
-
Next-Generation Virtual Environment Training for Cybersecurity in the Maritime Logistics Industry: A Position Paper
Cheng, T., Hopcraft, R., Tam, K. & Chin, J.-J., 2026, Highlights in Web Engineering. 1 ed. Multimedia University, Malaysia: Multimedia University Press (MMU Press), Vol. 2026. p. 115-136 21 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
Open AccessFile3 Downloads (Pure) -
SIRENS: An Approach To Automated Cyber Security Testing and Audits of Maritime Systems
Vineetha Harish, A., Tam, K. & Jones, K., 5 Feb 2026, (Submitted).Research output: Working paper / Preprint › Preprint
-
Developing Human-Autonomy Teaming Strategies for Maritime Cyber Security Resilience in Uncrewed Autonomous and Remote Surface Vessel Operations
Palbar Misas, J., Tam, K. & Jones, K., 1 Jun 2025, In: TransNav: International Journal on Marine Navigation and Safety of Sea Transportation. 19, 2, p. 625-643 19 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open AccessFile2 Downloads (Pure) -
Generating training events for building cyber-physical security skills
Vineetha Harish, A., Tam, K. & Jones, K., 1 May 2025, In: Computer Journal. 68, 5, p. 445-459 15 p., bxae123.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open AccessFile34 Downloads (Pure) -
Visualisation of cyber vulnerabilities in maritime human-autonomy teaming technology
Walter, M., Vineetha Harish, A., Christison, L. & Tam, K., 17 Mar 2025, In: WMU Journal of Maritime Affairs. 24, 1, p. 5-31 27 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open AccessFile62 Downloads (Pure)
Activities
- 2 Supervision
-
Operational training for enhanced maritime cyber resilience: Bridging safety and security through maritime education and training
Tam, K. (Supervisor) & Erstad, E. (Supervisor)
2025Activity: Examination and supervision › Supervision › External
-
Determining maritime cyber security dynamics on the perspective of marine insurance and development of maritime cyber security risk management tool
Tam, K. (Supervisor)
2025Activity: Examination and supervision › Supervision › External