Improving cybersecurity for NIH research initiatives
ITAC NHLBI RECOVER CYBERSECURITY PROGRAM
The RECOVER Cybersecurity Program is here to help researchers at NIH keep their important data safe by offering support and guidance on the best ways to protect sensitive information.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Project ID | NIH-10953808 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
The RECOVER Cybersecurity Program aims to enhance data security for NIH and RECOVER stakeholders by providing advisory and operational support. This program will identify key data security priorities, assess risks, and adapt existing practices to ensure the protection of sensitive information. By developing a tailored security framework based on federal guidelines, the initiative will help NIH-funded researchers maintain and apply effective security measures throughout their projects.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for benefiting from this research include patients involved in NIH-funded studies where data security is critical.
Not a fit: Patients not participating in NIH-funded research or those whose data is not subject to these security measures may not receive direct benefits from this program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve the security of sensitive health data, thereby protecting patient information and enhancing trust in research initiatives.
How similar studies have performed: While cybersecurity in healthcare is a growing field, this specific approach to enhancing NIH research security is relatively novel and untested.
Where this research is happening
Herndon, United States
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Espiritu, Carlo
- Study coordinator: Espiritu, Carlo
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.