COGR has developed a comprehensive chart that summarizes and compares federal laws, regulations, and policies in the area of science and security.
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Research security encompasses the policies, requirements, and best practices designed to safeguard all aspects of federally funded research from malicious influence, while promoting mutually beneficial, transparent international collaborations.
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Updated: Quick Reference Table of Current & Upcoming Federal Research Security Requirements
The document presents a detailed overview of current and forthcoming federal research security requirements as they pertain to federally funded research activities…
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...
Research Security in Focus - Updates and Priorities with NSF: June 2025 COGR Meeting
The document outlines recent updates and forthcoming priorities regarding research security initiatives spearheaded by the National Science Foundation (NSF), as...
Overview of OSTP Guidelines for Research Security Programs at Covered Institutions
The OSTP Research Security Program Guidelines, released July 9, 2024, establish four required elements for research security compliance—cybersecurity, foreign travel...
Summary of NSTC Guidance for Implementing National Security Presidential Memorandum 33 Disclosure Requirements
The NSTC Guidance for Implementing National Security Presidential Memorandum 33 (NSPM-33) Disclosure Requirements, Version 2.0 (January 11, 2022), outlines uniform...
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January 16, 2015—Joint AAU and COGR Letter to NIST on Controlled Unclassified Information
The joint letter from the Association of American Universities (AAU) and the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR) to the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) addresses concerns regarding the draft NIST Special Publication 800-171, which outlines security requirements for protecting controlled unclassified information (CUI) in nonfederal organizations. The authors acknowledge N
