The document provides an overview of the Department of Defense’s Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) 2.0, which establishes revised standards to…
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Cybersecurity is critical to protecting research data and information systems from unauthorized access or misuse, ensuring the integrity of federally funded research.
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Security Tomorrow, Today: Cybersecurity Updates from DARPA: June 2025 COGR Meeting
The document summarizes a June 2025 briefing presented COGR by Jesse Watkins, Deputy Director of the Security and Intelligence Directorate at DARPA, and Kris West...
What’s Hot in Cybersecurity & Implications for Institutions: February 2025 Meeting
This document provides an extensive overview of emerging cybersecurity standards and regulatory changes affecting institutions, particularly focusing on the...
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Times Up for TikTok—Implications of the Prohibition on ByteDance Covered Application
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Hot Topics in Cybersecurity: June 2023 Meeting
The document provides a comprehensive overview of current key issues and developments in cybersecurity as they pertain to higher education and federal contracting environments. It summarizes presentations from experts such as Kimberly Milford and Jarret Cummings, who outline the evolution and present state of federal requirements for safeguarding sensitive but unclassified information, particularl
COGR’s Releases Paper on “Foreign Influence—Practical Considerations in Developing an Institutional Response”
This document outlines the increasing federal scrutiny on inappropriate foreign influence in U.S. academic research and offers practical considerations for institutions to develop effective research security responses. Triggered by concerns such as undisclosed foreign funding, participation in foreign government talent programs, and intellectual property theft—especially with a focus on China—U.S.
Institutional Experiences with CMMC: February 2021 Meeting
The document summarizes a panel discussion on the institutional experiences of universities with the Department of Defense’s Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC), highlighting perspectives from UC San Diego, Purdue University, and Indiana University. The discussion addresses recent DoD regulatory changes requiring contractors to achieve at least Level 1 CMMC certification, emphasizing
Joint Association Letter to DoD Regarding CMMC (DFARS Case 2019-D041)
The letter, jointly submitted by the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR), EDUCAUSE, the Association of American Universities (AAU), the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU), and the American Council on Education (ACE), articulates deep concerns regarding the Department of Defense’s (DOD) interim rule implementing the NIST Special Publication 800-171 Assessment Methodology
Research Security and Intellectual Property Hot Topics: October 2020 Meeting
The document is a comprehensive overview of key issues on research security and intellectual property management discussed during a panel convened by the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR) on October 22, 2020, featuring experts from leading research universities. The panelists addressed emerging federal rules and legislative changes affecting academic research, technology transfer, and unive
COGR Joins Multi-Association Letter Expressing Concern about DOD and the CMMC Accreditation Body
The document is a formal letter dated September 1, 2020, from four major academic organizations—EDUCAUSE, the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR), the Association of American Universities (AAU), and the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU)—addressed to Ellen M. Lord, Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment. The letter expresses concerns regarding the Dep
Foreign Influence and Research Security: The Challenges Continue Webinar Slides Now Available
The document summarizes a panel discussion on ongoing challenges related to foreign influence and research security in the U.S. research enterprise, with contributions from senior representatives of government agencies, academic associations, and universities. Key topics include updates from the Department of Energy, legislative developments such as the FY21 National Defense Authorization Act (NDA
RSIP Committee Report: March 2020 Meeting
The document provides an update on several key initiatives and regulatory changes impacting research security and intellectual property management, primarily within the context of federally funded research in the United States. It outlines the ongoing redevelopment of the iEdison system, which simplifies compliance with federal invention reporting requirements, noting milestones such as stakeholde
