About
Tucker Simpson serves as a Cybersecurity Research Engineer and Project Manager at Auburn University’s McCrary Institute, driving applied research initiatives in cybersecurity across Auburn and its Research and Innovation Campus in Huntsville, AL. A software engineering alumnus of Auburn University, he transitioned from roles as a Government Civilian in the Department of the Army and leadership positions in industry Cyber Threat Intelligence efforts to his current academic role.
His research focuses on practical solutions in Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure Security, with recent work addressing community-level cybersecurity resources in Alabama. This aligns with the McCrary Institute’s mission to tackle real-world cyber risks through interdisciplinary collaboration.
As part of his applied research efforts, Tucker contributes to projects that bridge technical expertise with policy and operational frameworks, though no specific scientific awards or student advising roles are detailed in the provided text.
