Research Cybersecurity Support

Empowering innovation through a secure and compliant research ecosystem.

The Yale Information Security Office (ISO) provides specialized cybersecurity support to protect university data and simplify regulatory compliance. We handle the security hurdles so researchers can focus on groundbreaking discovery.

Research Cybersecurity Support focuses on compliance with requirements to secure digital assets and data with emphasis on:

Data Protection:
Safeguarding sensitive research data, proprietary information, and intellectual property.
System Security:
Ensuring that research systems and networks are protected against cyber-attacks.
Access Control:
Managing who has access to data and systems throughout the research life cycle.

Research Cybersecurity Support Services

We partner with researchers and administrators across all disciplines to provide three primary pillars of support.

Research Cybersecurity Assessments

We evaluate Yale’s research infrastructure to ensure it meets Yale’s security standards, government regulations, and contract requirements. This includes:

Baseline Management: We establish clear cybersecurity baselines, so you know exactly which systems can comply with requirements.
Gap Analysis: We identify compliance gaps in new or existing projects and help develop a roadmap for improvement.
Compliance Mapping: We align your project with Yale’s Minimum-Security Standards (MSS) and security controls like HIPAA and NIST 800-171.

Secure Research Architecture Consulting

We assist in building a secure environment so you can focus on your research.

System Design: We help design secure computing environments that maintain data integrity and confidentiality.
Contractual Support: We interpret cybersecurity requirements within Data Use Agreements (DUAs) and help locate the necessary evidence for sponsors.
Infrastructure Tuning: We help prioritize features that bridge the gap between your research needs and compliance frameworks.

Research Compliance Consulting

Navigating the paperwork and choosing the right systems to meet security requirements.

Grant Proposals: We help provide specific language for your grant applications to demonstrate Yale’s robust security posture to sponsors.
Operational Guidance: We assist in defining Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and selecting systems that meet specific compliance requirements.
Administrative Support: We help research administrators verify compliance with contracts and help complete sponsor-provided security questionnaires.

Contact Us

For more information and assistance with any of our services, contact the Information Security Office.