Welcome to the NSF SECURE Center

NSF SECURE (Safeguarding the Entire Community in the U.S. Research Ecosystem) Center has been built for academic institutions, non-profit research centers, and small and medium businesses to meet the challenge of securing US innovation while maintaining a vibrant and open research ecosystem.

Our mission is to protect the integrity of U.S. research innovation. NSF SECURE Center is designed to be the clearinghouse for information, materials, digital tools and more.

If you are a member of the U.S. research ecosystem, this is your home for managing security requirements while maintaining an active and impactful research enterprise.

NSF SECURE Center Community Survey

Thank you to everyone who took the time to complete the NSF SECURE Center Community Survey.

The survey is now closed. Your feedback and insights will directly inform the development of future NSF SECURE Center products, services, and initiatives.

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Vision

To maximize the potential of research ecosystems by providing a comprehensive and neutral trusted research security information repository, peer-engagement platform, and service center.

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Calendar of Events

Visit our event calendar for NSF SECURE Center upcoming events, webinars and more...

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Consolidated Training Module

Access the federal RST training modules for individual and institutional use.

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Federal Risk Matrix Overview

Learn more about this reference for research security professionals.

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Research Security Briefing

Each week, the NSF SECURE Center publishes research security briefings.

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