ResearchCyberSecurity.com

Research cybersecurity knowledge base

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Introduction

ResearchCyberSecurity.com is an independent, noncommercial information portal dedicated to security in research environments. It aggregates guidance, reference materials, and practical examples for universities, research institutions, healthcare research, government-funded programs, and research computing organizations.

The goal is to make it easier for practitioners to find authoritative resources and share what works in real-world research settings — across labs, HPC/HTC clusters, data platforms, and collaborative projects.

This site favors clarity and substance over marketing. Content is organized into topic areas and will expand as the community contributes new materials.

Resource categories

Compliance & Regulations

Policies, regulations, and implementation notes. Additional resources will be added over time.

Research Data Security

Data classification, access control, storage, and sharing. Additional resources will be added over time.

Research Computing

HPC/HTC, clusters, storage systems, and workflows. Additional resources will be added over time.

Cloud Security

Secure use of cloud services, platforms, and identities. Additional resources will be added over time.

CUI & Export Controls

CUI, ITAR, EAR, and related research security requirements. Additional resources will be added over time.

NIST Guidance

Relevant NIST publications and profiles for research contexts. Additional resources will be added over time.

Incident Response

Preparation, playbooks, and reporting processes. Additional resources will be added over time.

Risk Management

Assessments, controls, governance, and assurance. Additional resources will be added over time.

Training

Awareness materials, modules, and outreach. Additional resources will be added over time.

Community Resources

Shared tools, checklists, templates, and examples. Additional resources will be added over time.

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Latest updates

This section will list future news articles, updates, and community announcements.

Community

Have a resource to share? We welcome contributions of links, tools, checklists, and best practices that support research cybersecurity. Please use the Contact page to get in touch.