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Carolyn Ellis
Director, Research Cybersecurity and Compliance,
Arizona State University
There's a new research data protection initiative on the block. Unlike previous initiatives targeting specialized sensitive research, National Security Presidential Memorandum 33 (NSPM-33) addresses any federally funded US research and development activity—even fundamental research. NSPM-33 will soon require many research institutions to establish and operate a research security program. Learn how to jump-start your NSPM-33 research security compliance program.