secure & regulated Research
Access secure research environments and expert guidance for projects involving regulated, restricted, or sensitive data. LSU Research Computing helps researchers identify compliance requirements, implement appropriate safeguards, and select secure computing and storage solutions that support research objectives while meeting sponsor and institutional obligations.
When to use this service
- Your project involves HIPAA, PHI, PII, FERPA, CUI, export-controlled, or otherwise restricted data.
- Your sponsor, contract, or data use agreement specifies security or compliance requirements.
- You need a secure environment for storing, accessing, or analyzing sensitive research data.
- You are collaborating with external partners who require specific security controls.
- You need help understanding research security obligations before collecting or receiving data.
- You are preparing a proposal that includes protected or regulated information.
- You need guidance on secure AI, cloud, data management, or computing workflows.
What you get
- Consultation on research security requirements and risk considerations.
Recommendations for secure computing, storage, and collaboration environments. - Guidance on handling regulated, restricted, or sensitive research data.
Assistance identifying infrastructure appropriate for sponsor and institutional requirements. - Coordination with LSU compliance, information security, and research administration stakeholders when needed.
- Support incorporating secure computing requirements into grant proposals and research workflows.
How to start
- Submit a Secure & Regulated Research request describing your project, sponsor requirements, and expected data sources.
- Identify any known compliance requirements, agreements, or data classifications associated with the project.
- Meet with a Research Computing consultant to discuss security, access controls, collaboration needs, and workflow requirements.
