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Obi Ogbanufe

Assistant Professor

University of North Texas

Department of Information Technology and Decision Sciences

(940) 565-3111

Email: Obiageli.Ogbanufe@unt.edu

Education

  • PhD, University of North Texas, 2018
    Major: Business Computer Information Systems
    Dissertation: Three Essays on Information Security Risk Management
  • MS, University of Texas at Dallas, 2014
    Major: Systems Engineering and Management

Licensures and Certifications

  • Project Management Professional, Project Management Institute. (2012 - 2024).

Professional Memberships

  • Decision Science Institute. (November 2021 - Present).
  • Association for Information Systems. (2015 - Present).
  • Project Management Institute. (January 2022).

Development Activities

  • Faculty Fellowship, UNT Washington DC Fellows Program, UNT. United States of America. (2021 - 2022).
  • Self-Study Program, Specialization - Google Cloud Professional Certificate, Coursera. United States of America. (November 2021).
  • Self-Study Program, Python Specialization, Coursera. United States of America. (November 2020 - June 2021).
  • Self-Study Program, Google Cloud Platform Fundamentals: Core Infrastructure, Coursera. United States of America. (March 2021).
  • Self-Study Program, Real-World Product Management(Specialization), Coursera. United States of America. (March 2021).
  • Self-Study Program, The Art & Science of Product Management, Coursera. United States of America. (March 2021).
  • Self-Study Program, The Business of Product Management, Coursera. United States of America. (December 2020).
  • Self-Study Program, The Business of Product Management II, Coursera. United States of America. (December 2020).
  • Self-Study Program, Writing and Editing: Word Choice and Word Order, Coursera. United States of America. (November 2020).
  • Self-Study Program, Creative Writing: The Craft of Style, Coursera. United States of America. (October 2020).

Teaching

Teaching Experience

    University of North Texas

  • BCIS 2996 - Honors College Mentored Research Experience, 1 course.
  • BCIS 3610 - Basic Information Systems, 1 course.
  • BCIS 3615 - Visual Display of Business Information, 3 courses.
  • BCIS 4660 - Introduction to Data Warehousing, 20 courses.
  • BCIS 4740 - Administration and Policy in Information Security, 3 courses.
  • BCIS 5740 - Information Security Management, 8 courses.
  • BUSI 2900 - Special Problems, 1 course.
  • DSCI 4900 - Special Problems, 1 course.
  • DSCI 5530 - Ethics in Business Analytics, 1 course.

Teaching at Other Institutions

  • Oklahoma State University, MSIS 4263 Business Intelligence and Predictive Analytics, Spring 2020.
  • Oklahoma State University, MSIS 5633 Predictive Analytics Technologies, Spring 2020.
  • Oklahoma State University, MSIS 4263 Business Intelligence and Predictive Analytics, Fall 2019.
  • Oklahoma State University, MSIS 4263 Business Intelligence and Predictive Analytics, Spring 2019.
  • Oklahoma State University, MSIS 4263 Decision Support and Business Intelligence Applications, Fall 2018.

Directed Student Learning

  • Dissertation Committee Member, "Three essays on Cryptocurrency adoption," Information Technology and Decision Sciences. (November 2022).
  • Dissertation Committee Member, "The dark and bright sides of information security," Other - Outside UNT. (March 2022).
  • Dissertation Committee Member, "Three Essays on Phishing Attack, Individual’s Phishing Susceptibility and Detection Efficacy," Information Technology and Decision Sciences. (2021 - 2022).
  • Dissertation Committee Member, "Understanding Employee Non-Malicious Intentional and Unintentional Information Security Misbehaviors," Other - Outside UNT. (2021).

Awards and Honors

  • Student Innovator Award, UNT. (January 2017).

Research

Published Intellectual Contributions

    Book Chapter

  • Kadiresan, A., Baweja, Y., Ogbanufe, O. (2022). Bias in AI-based decision-making. Bridging Human Intelligence and Artificial Intelligence. Springer. https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-3-030-84729-6_19

    • Conference Proceeding

  • Ogbanufe, O., Schaupp, C., Belanger, F. (2023). Sharenting, Parenting, and Identifying: Can Privacy Prevail?. Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences 2023. https://scholarspace.manoa.hawaii.edu/items/ffa1bb06-2373-4d29-b3d0-ff3bf58329ac
  • Ogbanufe, O., Baucum, F., Benjamin, J. (2022). Network Analysis of a Darknet Marketplace: Identifying Themes and Key Users of Illicit Networks. Pre-ICIS Workshop on Information Security and Privacy 2022. https://cybersecurity.fsu.edu/wisp/?page_id=391
  • Havakhor, T., Ogbanufe, O., Vance, A. (2020). Can Insider Trades Reliably Predict Cybersecurity Hazards in Public Firms?. Brussels, The 2020 Workshop on the Economics of Information Security. https://weis2020.econinfosec.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2020/06/weis20-final35.pdf
  • Ogbanufe, O. (2020). Co-Mingling of Personal and Organizational Resources: Cloud, Breach, and Using Multi-Factor Authentication. Other. Bright Internet Global Summit 2020. http://brightinternet.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Co-Mingling-of-Personal-and-Organizational-Resources-Cloud-Breach-and-Using-Multi-Factor-Authentication.pdf
  • Ogbanufe, O. (2020). "Information Security Is Not Really My Job”: Exploring Information Security Role Identity in End-Users. Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences 2020. http://hdl.handle.net/10125/64263
  • Ogbanufe, O., Spears, J. (2019). Exploring Burnout in Cybersecurity Professionals. Workshop on Information Security and Privacy. https://www.albany.edu/wisp/includes/WISP2019_proceedings/WISP2019_paper_14.pdf

    • Journal Article

  • Davis, J.M., Agrawal, D., Ogbanufe, O. (2024). Shaping extra-role security behaviors through employee-agent relations: A dual-channel motivational perspective. International Journal of Information Management.
  • Ogbanufe, O., Benjamin, V., Kim, D. (2024). Adversarial Knowledge-Sharing in a Coopetitive Environment: A Darknet Hacker Context. European Journal of Information Systems.
  • Ogbanufe, O., Torres, R., Guerra, K. (2023). BYOA and Security: Examining Perspective-Taking and Self-Determination. Journal of Computer Information Systems.
  • Bera, D., Ogbanufe, O., Kim, D. (2023). Towards a Thematic Dimensional Framework of Online Fraud: An Exploration of Fraudulent Email Attack Tactics and Intentions. Decision Support Systems. 171
  • Ogbanufe, O., Wolfe, J., Baucum, F. Towards a Conceptual Typology of Darknet Risks. Journal of Computer Information Systems.
  • Ogbanufe, O., Ge, L. (2023). Comparative Evaluation of Behavioral Security Motives: Protection, Intrinsic, and Identity Motivations. Computers & Security.
  • Bera, D., Kim, D., Ogbanufe, O. (2023). Towards a Thematic Dimensional Framework of Online Fraud: An Exploration of Fraudulent Email Attack Tactics and Intentions. Decision Support Systems.
  • Ogbanufe, O. (2023). Securing online accounts and assets: An examination of personal investments and protection motivation. International Journal of Information Management. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0268401222001244
  • Ogbanufe, O., Crossler, R.E., Biros, D. (2022). The Valued Coexistence of Protection Motivation and Stewardship in Information Security Behavior. Computers & Security. 124 (102960)
  • Ogbanufe, O., Baham, C. (2022). Using Multi-Factor Authentication for Online Account Security: Examining the Influence of Anticipated Regret. Information Systems Frontiers.
  • Ogbanufe, O., Gerhart, N. (2022). Exploring smart wearables through the lens of reactance theory: Linking values, social influence, and status quo. Computers in Human Behavior. 127
  • Ogbanufe, O., Pavur, R.J. (2022). Going Through the Emotions of Regret and Fear: Revisiting Protection Motivation for Identity Theft Protection. International Journal of Information Management. 62
  • Ogbanufe, O., Kim, D.J., Jones, M. (2021). Informing cybersecurity strategic commitment through top management perceptions: The role of institutional pressures. Information & Management. 58 (7)
  • Ogbanufe, O., Crossler, R., Biros, D. (2021). Exploring Stewardship: A Precursor to Voluntary Security Behaviors. Computers & Security.
  • Gerhart, N., Ogbanufe, O., Torres, R., Sidorova, A., Evangelopoulos, N. (2021). Effort Minimization Theory in the Data Analytics Era. Journal of Computer Information Systems.
  • Ogbanufe, O. (2021). Enhancing End-User Roles in Information Security: Exploring the Setting, Situation, and Identity. Computers & Security.
  • Gerhart, N., Ogbanufe, O. (2021). Dis-Identity and Non-Consumption of Smartwatches. International Journal of Consumer Studies.
  • Ogbanufe, O., Gerhart, N. (2020). The mediating influence of smartwatch identity on deep use and innovative individual performance. Information Systems Journal.
  • Ogbanufe, O., Dinulescu, C.C., Liu, X., Kucuk, C. (2019). It’s in the Cloud: Theorizing Context- Specific Factors Influencing the Perception of Mobile Cloud Storage. The Data Base for Advances in Information Systems.
  • Ogbanufe, O., Kim, D. (2018). Comparing fingerprint-based biometrics authentication versus traditional authentication methods for e-payment. Decision Support Systems.
  • Ogbanufe, O., Kim, D. (2018). Just How Risky is it Anyway? The Role of Risk Perception and Trust on Click-through Intention. Information Systems Management.
  • Ogbanufe, O., Gerhart, N. (2018). Watch It! Factors Driving Continued Feature Use of the Smartwatch. International Journal of Human-Computer Interaction. 34 (11)

Presentations Given

    Oral Presentation

  • Floyd, S.A. (Author & Presenter), Ogbanufe, O. (Author), 14th EDSI Annual Conference, AI Ethics Education, Training and Awareness: An empirical analysis and call to action for mitigating AI risks, EDSI, Venice, Italy, Italy. (2024 - 2024).

    • Panel Presentation

  • Ogbanufe, O. (Author & Presenter), Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences, Government, Ethics, and AI, Hawaii, United States of America. (2020 - 2020).

    • Paper

  • Ogbanufe, O. (Author & Presenter), 2021 Annual Conference of the Decision Sciences Institute, Teaching Database Design Concepts and Development with Data Re-engineering, DSI, Online(Zoom), United States of America. (2021).
  • Ogbanufe, O. (Author & Presenter), 2021 Annual Conference of the Decision Sciences Institute, Teaching Information Security with Student Generated Case Studies, DSI, Online(Zoom), United States of America. (2021).

    • Project

  • Ogbanufe, O. (Author & Presenter), Baucum, F. (Author & Presenter), Benjamin, J. (Author & Presenter), DHS/ORISE Summer Research Team, Predicting Criminal Activities in Darknet Markets, Criminal Investigations and Network Analysis Center (CINA), Online(Zoom), United States of America. (2021).

Contracts, Grants, Sponsored Research

    Grant - Research

  • Ogbanufe, O. (Principal), "Predicting Criminal Activities in Darknet Markets: Advancing Knowledge and Tools for Activities Monitoring," sponsored by DHS, Federal, $48360 Funded. (2022).
  • Ogbanufe, O., "Ryan College of Business Summer Research Grant," sponsored by Ryan College of Business - Dean, University of North Texas, $10000 Funded. (2022).

Service

University Service

  • Committee Chair, Scholarship Committee - 2023. (August 2023 - Present).
  • Committee Member, Adhoc Search Committee - Assistant Professor - 2023. (2023 - Present).
  • Committee Member, Adhoc Search Committee - Associate Professor 2023. (2023 - Present).
  • Committee Member, UNT AI Committee. (2023 - Present).
  • Committee Chair, Scholarship Committee. (August 2022 - Present).
  • Committee Member, ITDS Ad Hoc Search Committee -Asst/Assoc/Professor. (November 2021 - Present).
  • Committee Member, ITDS Ad Hoc Search Committee -Clinical Assistant Professor. (November 2021 - Present).
  • Committee Member, ITDS Ad Hoc Search Committee -Visiting Professor position. (November 2021 - Present).
  • Committee Member, ITDS Ad Hoc Search Committee - Endowed Chair in Cybersecurity and/or Artificial Intelligence. (October 2021 - Present).
  • Other (Department Secretary), Department Secretary. (September 2020 - Present).
  • Attendee, Graduation, Attendance at Graduation – Spring 2023. (2023).
  • Attendee, Graduation, Attendance at Graduation – Spring 2022. (2022).
  • Committee Member, ITDS Ad Hoc Search Committee - Clinical Assistant -1. (2022 - 2022).
  • Committee Member, ITDS Ad Hoc Search Committee - Clinical Assistant -2. (2022 - 2022).
  • Committee Member, ITDS Ad Hoc Search Committee - Tenure Track Ass/Asso/Full. (2022 - 2022).
  • Committee Member, ITDS Ad Hoc Search Committee - Tenure Track Ass/Asso/Full II. (2022 - 2022).
  • Member, UNT Code of Student Conduct Committee. (August 2022 - 2022).
  • Member, Scholarship Committee. (August 2021 - August 2022).
  • Committee Member, ITDS Ad Hoc Search Committee -Lecturer (Continuing) position. (April 2021 - May 2021).
  • Committee Member, ITDS Ad Hoc Search Committee -Asst Professor position. (February 2021 - March 2021).
  • Other (Faculty search committee member), Search Committee. (September 2020 - January 2021).

Professional Service

  • Track Organizer, AMCIS 2024 - Track Chair Security and Privacy Track. (September 2023 - Present).
  • Officer, President/Elect/Past, AIS Special Interest Group - Security. (August 2023 - Present).
  • Track Organizer, AMCIS 2023 - Track Chair Security and Privacy Track. (September 2022 - Present).
  • Officer, President/Elect/Past, AIS Special Interest Group - Security. (August 2022 - Present).
  • Reviewer, Journal Article, Communications of AIS - 2023. (December 2023).
  • Reviewer, Journal Article, Computers & Security - 2023. (December 2023).
  • Reviewer, Journal Article, European Journal of Information Systems- 2023. (December 2023).
  • Reviewer, Journal Article, Information & Management - 2023. (December 2023).
  • Reviewer, Journal Article, MIS Quarterly - 2023. (December 2023).
  • Committee Chair, Workshop in Information Security and Privacy - 2023. (September 2023 - December 2023).
  • Reviewer, Journal Article, Information Systems Frontiers - 2023. (2023).
  • Guest Speaker, AMCIS 2023 - Junior Faculty Panelist at Doctoral Students Corner. (August 2023).
  • Committee Chair, Pre-ECIS Workshop in Information Security and Privacy - 2023. Kristiansand, (June 2023).
  • Discussant, Pre-ECIS Workshop in Information Security and Privacy - 2023. Kristiansand, (June 2023).
  • Reviewer, Conference Paper, Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences (HICSS). (October 2022 - December 2022).
  • Reviewer, Journal Article, AIS Transactions on Human-Computer Interaction. (August 2022 - December 2022).
  • Reviewer, Journal Article, Communications of the Association for Information Systems. (April 2022 - December 2022).
  • Reviewer, Journal Article, Internet Research. (March 2022 - December 2022).
  • Reviewer, Journal Article, European Journal of Information Systems. (February 2022 - December 2022).
  • Reviewer, Journal Article, Computers in Human Behavior. (January 2022 - December 2022).
  • Workshop Organizer, Pre-ICIS Workshop on Information Security and Privacy, 2022. Copenhagen, (May 2022 - December 11, 2022).
  • Committee Member, Transforming Women's Leadership Pathways - Technology Working Group. (August 2022).
  • Officer, President/Elect/Past, AIS Special Interest Group - Security. (August 2021 - August 2022).
  • Reviewer, Journal Article, Journal of the Association for Information Systems. (July 2022 - July 2022).
  • Track Organizer, AMCIS 2022 - Track Chair Security and Privacy Track. (September 2021 - June 2022).
  • Reviewer, Journal Article, IEEE Transactions on Engineering Management. (December 2021 - December 2021).
  • Reviewer, Conference Paper, Workshop in Information Security and Privacy. (December 2021 - December 2021).
  • Committee Chair, Workshop in Information Security and Privacy - 2021. (October 2021 - December 2021).
  • Reviewer, Journal Article, Communications of the Association for Information Systems. (April 2021 - December 2021).
  • Reviewer, Journal Article, Computers in Human Behavior. (March 2021 - December 2021).
  • Committee Member, Transforming Women's Leadership Pathways - Technology Working Group. (October 2020 - December 2021).
  • Reviewer, Journal Article, European Journal of Information Systems. (August 2020 - December 2021).
  • Reviewer, Journal Article, Information Systems Research. (February 2021 - November 2021).
  • Reviewer, Journal Article, MIS Quarterly. (September 2019 - August 2021).
  • Reviewer, Journal Article, Information Systems Frontiers. (April 2021 - July 2021).
  • Session Chair, Workshop in Information Security and Privacy. (December 2020 - December 2020).
  • Session Chair, Bright Internet Global Summit 2020. (2020).
  • Discussant, HICSS 2020. (2020 - 2020).
  • Reviewer, Journal Article, Information Systems Journal. (September 2020 - September 2020).
  • Reviewer, Journal Article, Financial Innovation. (July 2020 - August 2020).
  • Reviewer, Journal Article, Annals of Operations Research. (March 2020 - May 2020).
  • Reviewer, Journal Article, Journal of the Association for Information Systems. (July 2019 - July 2019).