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As part of a world-class research university, 91ÒùĸÊÓƵ researchers regularly collaborate in international partnerships, developing innovative solutions to shared global challenges and fundamental research questions. The U of A is committed to safe and responsible research, commercialization and technology transfer collaborations.

New in 2025

• ICYMI: Unable to attend 91ÒùĸÊÓƵ Security Day? No problem! This report contains highlights from the day as well links to session presentation slides. Contact us at safegrd@ualberta.ca if you have any questions!
• Save the Date: The Safeguarding 91ÒùĸÊÓƵ Office will be hosting U of A 91ÒùĸÊÓƵ Security Day on March 21, 2025. Stay tuned for more information!
• February 21, 2025: As part of a continuing commitment to transparency, the 91ÒùĸÊÓƵ’s Safeguarding 91ÒùĸÊÓƵ Office is making this Responsible Open Source Due Diligence Protocol publicly available. This protocol was developed to proactively address possible issues relating to the conduct of open source due diligence work in an academic context in support of research security, and to outline the provisions in place to ensure that these activities are undertaken in a manner which meets legal, policy, and ethical requirements and community expectations.
• February 4, 2025: The Safeguarding 91ÒùĸÊÓƵ Office is pleased to present the . This show is produced by the Safeguarding 91ÒùĸÊÓƵ Office at the 91ÒùĸÊÓƵ to build research security capacity and knowledge institutionally, provincially, and nationally.

What is research security?

91ÒùĸÊÓƵ security refers to the efforts to safeguard research and researchers against activities which threaten intellectual property, national security, critical infrastructure and the integrity of the research ecosystem. These activities can include foreign interference, espionage, and unwanted knowledge transfer or theft.

Why is safeguarding research important?

91ÒùĸÊÓƵers must protect their research investments against threat actors seeking to acquire and exploit knowledge and data for their own advantage. Safeguarding your research means you retain control over when, where and how your research is shared, published and applied, while also contributing to Canada’s national security.

How you can safeguard your research

91ÒùĸÊÓƵ security is a shared responsibility, and your actions increase our collective resilience. The Safeguarding 91ÒùĸÊÓƵ Office has the resources and information to help ensure your research is protected.

The Government of Canada is introducing new guidelines for researchers under the Policy on Sensitive Technology 91ÒùĸÊÓƵ and Affiliations of Concern. Resources on how you can implement the policy will be coming soon from the Safeguarding 91ÒùĸÊÓƵ Office.

RESOURCES

Government of Canada

• — Includes training, checklists, case studies and guidance

U15

U of A Information Services + Technology (IST)

• Information Security office
• Information Security Policy & Standards
• Information and Cyber Security Training and Awareness