Past Webinars

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  Tue, Oct 13

  NSF SECURE Center, SPARK + FBI: The Origins of NSPM-33 Requirements / 

  Details

  Oct 13, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

  Webinar

  Join FBI Intelligence Analyst Joshua Obstfeld for a behind-the-scenes look at how NSPM-33 was developed and what shaped its research security requirements.
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  Thu, Sep 10

  Research Security on the Road: Hidden Risks in International Travel / 

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  Sep 10, 2026, 11:00 AM – 11:05 AM PDT

  Webinar

  A conversation about the evolving international travel threat landscape and the research security risks that can arise. Speakers will share practical approaches for assessing travel risk, strengthening coordination between research security and global safety teams, and mitigating potential risks.
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  Tue, Aug 25

  SPARK + FBI Webinar: China’s Virtual Targeting Strategy: What You Need to Know / 

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  Aug 25, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM PDT

  Webinar

  Joshua Obstfeld, FBI Counterintelligence Sr. Executive, External Engagement, will discuss how China’s intelligence services use professional networking platforms, online job boards, and virtual recruitment strategies to target individuals with access to sensitive and proprietary information.
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  Tue, Aug 04

  SPARK + CBP and FBI Webinar: Import of Biological Research Materials / 

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  Aug 04, 2026, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

  Webinar

  Join the NSF SECURE Center for a SPARK webinar on importing biological research materials into the U.S. Learn about import requirements, compliance challenges, biological security risks, and best practices from experts at CBP and the FBI.
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  Thu, Jul 16

  NSF SECURE SPARK Webinar: Changes to NSF SBIR/STTR Programs - Foreign Influence and Research Security / 

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  Jul 16, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

  Webinar

  Designed for small businesses, startups, and technology transfer professionals, this webinar explores how research security and foreign influence considerations are shaping the NSF SBIR/STTR program, with practical guidance for applicants, awardees, and industry partners.
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  Tue, Jul 14

  BIOSECURE Act and Beyond – Evolving Federal Biotech Policy / 

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  Jul 14, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

  Webinar

  Gain an overview of the BIOSECURE Act, its implications for research institutions, and the evolving biotechnology security landscape. This session covers implementation considerations, recent biotechnology company designations, and related policy recommendations.
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  Tue, Jun 16

  SPARK + FBI Webinar: China - Technology Transfer Threat Through Recruitment and Talent Plans / 

  Details

  Jun 16, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

  Teams Webinar

  In this NSF SECURE SPARK Webinar, James Noble, Unit Chief - FBI Counterintelligence & Espionage Division, will discuss China’s evolving approach to technology acquisition and research exploitation, and how strengthening public and private sector awareness can help disrupt these threats.
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  Tue, May 12

  NSF SECURE Center SPARK Webinar - AI and Analytics for Smarter Research Security / 

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  May 12, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

  Webinar

  Join us for a dynamic panel exploring how AI, analytics, and big data are reshaping research security and what it takes to turn complex data into meaningful, defensible decisions.