Research Security Division
The Research Security Division supports the research community by identifying and mitigating possible risks from unwanted access, interference, or theft.
About the Research Security Division (RSD)
Research Security refers to the ability to identify possible risks to your work through unwanted access, interference, or theft and measures that minimize these risks.
The Research Security Division supports open and collaborative research and partnerships and acts as a resource to assist the academic community safeguard the inputs, processes, and products of research and innovation.
Contact Research Security to book a one-on-one consultation for advice and support.
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Why Safeguard Your Research?
Canada’s leading-edge research is fueled by open scholarship and collaborative international partnerships.
The open and collaborative nature of Canadian research can also make it vulnerable to exploitation. For this reason, it is important to recognize the biggest vulnerabilities to your research:
- Cybersecurity
- Partnerships
- Intellectual Property
- Physical Space
- People
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When should I reach out to Research Security?
- Applying to a federal grant? Reach out to Research Security for personalized guidance on Risk Assessment Forms and the new federal policy on Sensitive Technology Research & Affiliations of Concern (STRAC).
- Travelling overseas? Reach out to Research Security for a travel briefing and a loaner device.
- Thinking of forming a research partnership? Reach out to Research Security early in the process for assistance with partner vetting.
- Working with restricted goods? Reach out to Research Security for guidance to ensure you remain compliant with sanctions, export controls, and controlled goods regulations.
- Bidding on a Government of Canada contract that includes security requirements? Reach out to Research Security for assistance with the Contract Security Program to understanding the government screening process and the types and levels of security required to safeguard sensitive information, assets, and work sites.