SECURE Center Webinar Series
Building a Stronger Research Security Community Together
The research security landscape is constantly evolving, with shifting federal requirements, emerging threats, and expanding institutional responsibilities that can make compliance work feel isolating—even for experienced professionals. The SECURE Center Webinar Series provides a space for interactive learning and collaboration through monthly webinars and town halls, bringing together research security practitioners, administrators, and researchers to clarify federal requirements, share effective strategies, and address emerging challenges as a community.

Who This Series Serves
Our webinars welcome anyone involved in or affected by research security, from seasoned professionals to those just beginning their journey:

Research Security Officers (RSOs)
Seeking expert guidance and peer networking

Research compliance and administrative staff
Implementing security protocols

VPRs and senior leadership
Overseeing institutional research security strategy

Principal Investigators and faculty researchers
At any career stage navigating security requirements

Graduate students and postdocs
Conducting research with security considerations

Research security support staff
Working on the front lines of compliance

Research administrators
In adjacent roles touching on security matters

Anyone new to research security
Looking to build foundational knowledge
Who This Series Serves
Our webinars welcome anyone involved in or affected by research security, from seasoned professionals to those just beginning their journey:

Research Security Officers (RSOs)
Seeking expert guidance and peer networking

Research compliance and administrative staff
Implementing security protocols

VPRs and senior leadership
Overseeing institutional research security strategy

Principal Investigators and faculty researchers
At any career stage navigating security requirements

Graduate students and postdocs
Conducting research with security considerations

Research security support staff
Working on the front lines of compliance

Research administrators
In adjacent roles touching on security matters

Anyone new to research security
Looking to build foundational knowledge
What to Expect
Each event offers practical, actionable insights you can apply immediately:
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Expert-led sessions on timely research security topics and federal requirements
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Interactive Q&A to get your specific questions answered in real time
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Peer exchange with colleagues facing similar challenges across institutions
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Recorded sessions archived for on-demand access when you need them
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Collaborative problem-solving that draws on collective community expertise
Topics are curated based on your feedback and emerging needs in the research security field, ensuring every session addresses what matters most to you and your institution.
Coming Soon

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MARCH 2026
Understanding Export Controls in Academic Research
Navigate the complexities of export control regulations and learn how they apply to your research activities.

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APRIL 2026
Cybersecurity Best Practices for Research Teams
Practical strategies for protecting sensitive research data and securing your lab's digital infrastructure.
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MAY 2026
Building Effective Research Security Programs
For institutions developing or enhancing their research security framework.

Stay Connected.
Events are scheduled monthly and promoted through multiple channels including email announcements, our website calendar, and social media. All registered participants receive:
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Session reminders and materials
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Access to live interactive sessions
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Links to archived recordings
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Opportunities to suggest future topics and speakers
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Post-event surveys to share feedback and shape upcoming programming
Questions about the webinar series?
Contact Grace Ivins at grace.ivins@colostate.edu or visit www.secure-center.org to learn more about the SECURE Center.
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This material is based upon work supported by the U.S. National Science Foundation under Cooperative Agreement No. 2403771. Any opinions, findings and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the U.S. National Science Foundation or the University of Washington.
