About Stony Brook University's Research Security Program

Stony Brook University, as a recipient of more than $50 million in federal funds is required to have a Research Security Program (National Security Presidential Memo 33 - read more).  The Research Security Program must include a cybersecurity program, foreign travel security,  research security training, and export control training (as needed) to protect federally funded research.    

The Director of Research Security serves as Stony Brook University's (SBU) Research Security Program point of contact.  The mission of the Research Security Program is to assist SBU faculty, staff, and students engaging in international activities with conducting such activities in a manner consistent with applicable requirements, including federal and state agencies, as well as SBU's own policies. 

In coordination with other university-wide departments the Research Security Program consists of: 

• Cyber-Security (in coordination with DoIT)
• Data Security (in coordination with DoIT and IT partners)
• Disclosure to federal sponsor agencies (in coordination with Sponsored Programs Administration)  
• Export Control Compliance 
• Foreign Influence in International Activities
• International Travel Security (in coordination with DoIT and Enterprise Risk Management)
• Protection of Intellectual Property Guidance  (Resources)