Roles and Responsibilities | Office of Research Security

Roles and Responsibilities in Research Security

Research security is a collective responsibility shared by all members of the SBU community. This website and the resources provided by the Office of Research Security are provided to the entire SBU community to help SBU protect its sensitive data, valuable intellectual property, and integrity of the research enterprise from threats like undue foreign influence.

SBU Research Community

SBU research community must minimize risk to themselves and the institution by ensuring they understand their role and responsibilities in research security:

Understand and comply with relevant research security and export control regulations, policies and procedures.
Protect sensitive research data from unauthorized disclosure.
Properly classify research data to appropriate sensitivity levels.
Utilize appropriate data storage and access controls.
Implement appropriate safeguards.
Report potential vulnerabilities.
Submit full, accurate and timely disclosures of outside professional activities.
Remain vigilant about malign foreign influence.
Recognize and report suspicious activities and behaviors.
Practice safe online behaviors.
Complete required training and maintain appropriate records.
Communicate with the ORS when you have questions. When in doubt, err on the side of caution and ask.

If after reviewing the information provided on this website or any other research security resources it is believed that a research security violation may have occurred use the below resources:

EthicsPoint: Reports may be submitted via SBU's secure third-party confidential reporting system by web and mobile devices or telephone (see information provided below). Select the "Export Control/Research Security Concern" type. Reports may be submitted anonymously. Mobile & Web Report is available or you may report by phone at (833) 223-7024

You may e-mail or call (631-632-1954) the Director of Research Security.

Office of Research Security (ORS)

ORS promotes education, awareness, and compliance with complex federal regulations around disclosure of external relationships, protection of research from undue foreign influence, export control and sanctions, data security, and international engagements.

ORS provides support with the following areas/issues:

Disclosure of foreign collaborations and relationship
Export control compliance/guidance and licensing
International travel
Hosting visiting researchers on campus
Foreign government talent recruitment programs (international appointments)
Review international research activities to assess risk from undue foreign influence
Research data protection and security guidance and best practices
Guidance on federal sponsor risk review processes/policies
Compliance with contractual cybersecurity requirements