What is NSPM-33? The National Security Presidential Memorandum 33 (NSPM-33), issued on January 14, 2021, initiated the development of research security standards for institutions that receive $50 million or more a year in federal science and engineering support. These standards are being designed to strengthen the research enterprise against foreign government interference and exploitation and […]
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While traveling, there can be no expectation of physical or technical privacy or security. All information sent electronically can be intercepted and in some countries hotel rooms are often searched (National Counterintelligence and Security Center). To limit risk, travelers must take actions before they leave, while traveling, and upon returning. In 2010, Intel sponsored a […]
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If you are curious about the top actions that can be taken to secure your research data, then the following best practices guide is a good place to start. The most security bang for your buck can be achieved by implementing the following best practices: UMS:IT Managed Device Update or Isolate! Antivirus Protection Multi-Factor Authentication […]
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By Iris May-Fleming, Media Intern In an age where cybersecurity threats are increasing at an alarming rate, the importance of securing sensitive data within research institutions has never been more critical. One individual dedicated to this cause is Melissa Kimble, a Research Data Security Analyst at the University of Maine (UMaine). As the data security […]
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By Iris May-Fleming, Media Intern Researchers put a substantial amount of time, money, and effort into the data that they produce, so keeping that data safe and secure is important for maintaining research integrity, and making sure that valuable resources are not lost. ARCSIM’s data security analyst Melissa Kimble urges researchers to take simple and […]
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Tuesday, February 21, 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. ○ Stodder Hall, Room 48, and via Zoom. Join UMaine ARCSIM (Advanced Research Computing, Security & Information Management) and partners in a seminar from 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. as speakers share their experience with sensitive data. We will also provide an overview of security resources and […]
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