What is SecureMyResearch, and how can it help me?

RCSecureMyResearch Free resources & consulting to help researchers protect data catalog entrydirect link RC SecureMyResearch is available to anyone involved in research at IU. This includes faculty, staff, graduate and undergraduate students, research coordinators, and administrative support personnel. The service is especially helpful for those managing projects with data use agreements, IRB oversight, or IT requirements that can be challenging to navigate. Even those who simply want to ensure their workflows follow best practices in secure research data management are encouraged to reach out.

RCSecureMyResearch  Free resources & consulting to help researchers protect data catalog entrydirect link RC SecureMyResearch  provides customized support to help IU researchers at all levels address cybersecurity, compliance, and data management challenges.

Common consultation topics include:

• Secure data storage and sharing with collaborators
• Understanding data use agreements and grant language
• Choosing IU-approved tools that meet security requirements
• Setting up secure workflows for sensitive data or remote collection
• Preparing IRB submissions involving data protection

The team bridges research and IT needs, helping build practical, secure workflows. To request a consultation, contact SecureMyResearch.

Ideally, contact RCSecureMyResearch Free resources & consulting to help researchers protect data catalog entrydirect link RC SecureMyResearch early in your project, before selecting tools, collecting data, or submitting to the Institutional Review Board (IRB). Early support helps ensure secure, compliant planning from the start.

However, it is never too late to get help. The team can assist at any stage, including:

• Interpreting grant or IRB requirements
• Resolving tool or data-sharing issues mid-project
• Adjusting workflows to meet compliance after issues arise
• Preparing for audits or onboarding collaborators

RCSecureMyResearch Free resources & consulting to help researchers protect data catalog entrydirect link RC SecureMyResearch provides custom training for departments, labs, and research groups at IU. Sessions are tailored to your team’s needs and can cover topics such as:

• Secure data storage and sharing
• Cybersecurity for human subjects research
• Working with external collaborators or sensitive data
• Navigating IRB, software approvals, and compliance

Trainings can be virtual or in person and range from informal Q&As to structured presentations. To request a session, contact the team and share your group’s goals and interests.

RCSecureMyResearch Free resources & consulting to help researchers protect data catalog entrydirect link RC SecureMyResearch acts as an advocate and expert guide for researchers navigating IU’s compliance landscape. The team helps interpret complex data security requirements, prepares researchers for audits and reviews, and communicates directly with offices like IU’s data stewards and the RCUniversity Information Security Office (UISO) Policies & security services for IU's information technology catalog entrydirect link RC University Information Security Office (UISO) .

They can:

• Translate technical or policy language into practical steps for your project
• Recommend secure tools and workflows that meet compliance standards
• Help prepare documentation for audits or reviews (e.g., for grants, data providers, or IU)
• Facilitate conversations with decision-makers to resolve bottlenecks
• Advocate for institutional solutions when researchers face recurring challenges

SecureMyResearch does not grant approvals but can serve as a liaison to ensure your research progresses smoothly.