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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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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October 23-24, 2025 COGR Meeting Materials
Slide presentations shared during the October 23-24, 2025 COGR meeting in Washington D.C.
Cybersecurity Implementation and Updates from the University Perspective
The document presents a comprehensive overview of cybersecurity implementation and ongoing updates from the university perspective, focusing particularly on compliance with federal requirements such as the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) and NIST standards. Leaders from the University of Virginia (UVA), Johns Hopkins University (JHU), and the University of Pittsburgh shared their
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, Director of Research Ethics & Compliance at COGR. The presentation focuses on the evolving landscape of cybersecurity requirements for academic institutions, particularly those handling Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) in p
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 Department of Defense’s Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) and the proposed updates to the HIPAA Security Rule. It outlines the historical evolution and current structure of CMMC, stressing the increasing requirements for third-
COGR Joins a Multi-Association Response to the Request for Comments to Docket Number DoD–2023–OS–0063 / Regulatory Identifier Number (RIN) 0790–AL49, “Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Program”
The collective comments submitted by the American Council on Education (ACE), Association of American Universities (AAU), Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities (APLU), COGR, and EDUCAUSE address the Department of Defense’s proposed updates to the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Program. The associations commend the DoD for recognizing that fundamental research general…
Session Materials Available: Workshop on Compliance with Research Security Requirements and the Associated Cost of Compliance Survey
On September 27, 2023, COGR hosted a virtual, interactive workshop to provide an opportunity for members to share information on institutional efforts to comply with research security requirements and how to assess associated costs and institutional burden. The workshop was led by COGR directors and members of COGR’s four committees.
Times Up for TikTok—Implications of the Prohibition on ByteDance Covered Application
Webinar Recording (Log in required): https://cogr.member365.org/sharingnetwork/workspace/view/34
COGR Supports EDUCAUSE Response to FAR: Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application
The letter from EDUCAUSE, addressed to the General Services Administration, provides comments on the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Case 2023–010, specifically regarding the prohibition on the use of ByteDance applications, such as TikTok, within federal contracts and federally funded research environments. EDUCAUSE, representing over 2,100 higher education institutions, expresses appreciati
Laws, Policies, & Agency Guidance Concerning Research Security
Laws, Policies & Agency Guidance Concerning Research SecurityThis section provides links to statutes, regulations, and other sources of legal requirements related to science and security, links to federal research agency policy and guidance in this area. Resources are grouped in reverse chronological order (i.e., most recent resources are listed first) under t
