Whether you are looking for answers regarding cybersecurity, compliance and privacy practices; learn more about UBC requirements; how to assess the security posture of your project; or require a deep dive into a solution to identify security risks; UBC Advanced Research Computing (ARC) is here to help. Consult the list of services and resources below and select the one that best matches your needs.
Security Consultation
A security consultation consists of an in person, phone, or virtual consultation between ARC and the research project team. During this consultation, ARC will respond to your security and privacy questions and provide guidance based on UBC policies, standards, and cybersecurity good practices.
Information Security Compliance Checklist
The ARC Information Security Compliance Checklist covers high-level information security for a solution. It contains a list of items to verify for both compliance with UBC Security Policy and Standards as well as good cybersecurity practices. Note that this document is not solution specific and will not be reviewed.
Security Threat Risk Assessment
A Security Threat and Risk Assessment (STRA) is a valuable process that evaluates the security posture of systems and solutions used in research. It helps researchers identify potential threats, vulnerabilities, and cyber risks, ensuring compliance with regulations, ethics, institutional policies, and contractual agreements. STRAs support the implementation of appropriate security controls and safeguard research data, participants, and the integrity of the work. By conducting a STRA, researchers protect their projects, the university, and uphold the credibility of their outcomes.
System Security Plan
A System Security Plan (SSP) is a document defining the architecture, and security controls of a research solution/project at high level. The plan is created by ARC, in collaboration with the researcher and IT at UBC. It is designed to document the controls and procedures in place for a specific research project (e.g.: In a grant application).
Training and Presentations
Discover our ready-to-go and tailored research cybersecurity related presentations that are available for in-person or hybrid delivery and in a variety of different durations.
Research with Private-Sector Partners or Advanced/Emerging Technologies
If you are planning to apply for federal government funding for research that involves a private sector partner, or that could be advancing a sensitive technology research area, you should be aware of potential implications or requirements relating to research security. UBC's Research Security team can support you to learn more about those requirements and implement best practices to safeguard your research.