Research Town Hall Research Support division (RSD)

Transcript:Research Town Hall Research Support division (RSD):
Research Town Hall Research Support division (RSD) Program Overview DuJuan Williams RSD Program Manager May 04, 2020 Topics ___________________________________________ RSD Program Introduction Research Scientific Computing Devices (RSCD), Enterprise Risk Assessment (ERA) Research Cybersecurity Administration Program – RCAP Enterprise Research Data Security Plan (ERDSP), Support for Multi-site Protocols Research Systems Support Research Information Security Task Force (RIS-TF) On The Horizon 2 Office of Information and Technology RSD Program Overview Mission Consult with stakeholders across the VA enterprise participating in research programs providing guidance in complying with research information security policy. Respond to research security needs by using a risk management approach to develop and implement enterprise information security standards, guidelines, and procedures that address security objectives that are in alignment with the customer’s business considerations and objectives. Scope Enterprise Construct: Enterprise support is representative of research systems, protocols, applications, and projects occurring at the national and multi-site level. Collaborative and Cooperative research involving Investigators from more than one institution. Vision Provide stakeholders participating in VA Research with a transparent and risk-based security process that uses security controls to protect research data, but not as a reason to limit the appropriate research uses of the data. Identify and address data security risks to participant data while enabling VA Research to advance. Stakeholders Principal Investigators (Researchers) Facility ISSOs & Network ISSMs Research Staff System Owners Supporting 110 Sites accredited to conduct: Human Subject, Clinical, & Biomedical Research Animal Research Basic Science Research 3 4 Director, System Security Support Woodie Robinson Senior Action Officer Jessica Alvarez Executive Director Information Security Policy and Strategy (ISPS) Gary Stevens Chief Information Security Officer Paul Cunningham Office of Information Technology Information Security & Strategy, System Security Support Organization Cybersecurity Support Staff Lead Kevin Zempko RSD Organization & Key Program Areas 5 What is an RSCD? A standalone or network capable system or device that cannot obtain VA approved baseline configuration settings, and/or interfaces with scientific/clinical instrumentation(s) in direct support of research activities and scientific studies. These systems have the purpose of ultimately contributing to healthcare services and the well-being of Veterans. Overview Enterprise Risk Analysis on RSCDs 6 7 Research Scientific Computing Devices (contd.) In the Second Quarter (Q2) of 2020, a new process will rollout for submitting RSCDs to OIT and RSD for evaluation and connection to the VA network. The process will utilize the Service Now (SNOW) ticket system for submission. It will mirror a similar