Research Computing’s Expanding Role in Institutional Compliance: Strategies for NIST SP 800-171

Wednesday, October 29, 2025 | 10:45AM–11:30AM CT | Meeting Room 204, Level 2
Session Type: Breakout Session
Delivery Format: Presentation/Panel Session
Explore how institutions are tackling compliance with NIST SP 800-171 and other federal mandates impacting research environments. This panel shares strategies for governance, collaboration, and technical implementation across research computing, cybersecurity, and compliance offices—offering practical insights to support regulated research data in evolving institutional landscapes.            

Presenters

  • Clark Gaylord

    Director, Research Technology Services, The George Washington University

  • Kathryn Kelley

    Executive Director, Coalition for Academic Scientific Computation

  • Birali Runesha

    Associate Vice Presidend for Research Computing and Director of the Research Computing Center, University of Chicago

  • Preston Smith

    Executive Director, Rosen Center for Advanced Computing, Purdue University

Resources & Downloads

  • CASC NIST SP 800171 1029

    Updated on 10/28/2025