Emily Woodhams
Emily Woodhams is the Cyber Security Engagement Manager at the University of Melbourne. She leads the development and delivery of a university-wide cyber security engagement and awareness program, focused on driving positive security behaviours across staff, students, contractors, and partners.
Emily is responsible for shaping cyber security communication strategies, delivering targeted engagement initiatives, fostering a strong cyber security culture across a diverse community and ensuring alignment with the University’s risk management, policy, and compliance frameworks. Through strategic engagement and clear communication, Emily helps strengthen the University’s resilience to cyber threats.
"Not harsh, not scary": Establishing a cyber champions program at an Australian university
A university-wide Cyber Champions Program grew to over 150 staff and measurably lifted security awareness and behaviour across the institution.
Empowering people through threat‑led cyber awareness
Practitioners from three universities share how translating adversary behaviour into concise, timely messaging builds cyber awareness beyond compliance.
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