Tom Roberts

Tom L. Roberts is a Professor of Information Systems in the Computer Science Department at the University of Texas at Tyler, within the College of Business & Technology. Previously, he served as Director of the Center of Information Assurance and Information Systems Coordinator at Louisiana Tech University. He holds a Ph.D. and MBA from Auburn University and a B.A. from the University of Oklahoma.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Information Systems, Auburn University
• M.B.A. in Information Systems, Auburn University
• B.A., University of Oklahoma

Research Interests: Dr. Roberts focuses on cybersecurity, behavioral information security, information privacy, data analytics (including sports and healthcare), and IT research methods. His work examines insider threats, organizational security dynamics, and the psychological and emotional drivers of security behavior. Recent trends in his publications highlight the complexity of security compliance and the interplay between organizational policies and employee behavior.

Labs/Teams: He previously led Louisiana Tech University's efforts to achieve NSA/DHS National Centers of Excellence designations in Cyber Defense Education and Research. His work often intersects with collaborative projects on agent-based modeling for cybersecurity and interdisciplinary approaches to information quality and ethics.

Grants/Awards: While no specific awards are listed, his contributions to cyber defense education and research have positioned Louisiana Tech among elite institutions in national security initiatives.