RESEARCH IT Presentation for the Faculty Senate February 2013 Loretta Early, CIO

Topics of Interest Research data management Sensitive data management Security advisory groups Other Research IT services

Research Data Management The Oklahoma PetaStore Virtualized Server Pool

Sensitive Data Management Shared Services Private Cloud Data Security Centers

Security Advisory Groups - Purpose Strategic alignment of campus-wide information security with university strategy and objectives Management of risks and potential business impacts Prioritization of campus information security investments Ensure key outcomes and milestones are achieved

Security Advisory Groups - ISEG Information Security Executive Group Endorse campus information security strategy Set priorities for program initiatives Endorse initiatives related to program development Identify sources of funding/resources for enabling initiatives Ensure that program objectives are met Determine or approve metrics needed

Security Advisory Groups - ISSG Information Security Steering Group Establish annual goals for the information security program Review information security risks and provide recommendations on managing risk Review proposed security policies, procedures, and standards; providing recommendations to ISEC Recommend, review and prioritize information security projects and initiatives Communicate information security needs and sound practices to business units and executive management Review the performance and effectiveness of the information security program

RESEARCH IT SERVICES OSCER – OU Supercomputing Center for Education and Research Informatics High Performance Network Grant Proposals

User Community Over 850 students, staff and faculty in over 20 departments –Arts & Sciences –Atmospheric & Geographical Sciences –Business –Earth & Energy –Engineering –Medicine 25 institutions 200 collaboration users

How Research IT Benefits OU External Funding Research Productivity Education

What Makes Research IT Unique Teaching –“Supercomputing in Plain English” Research Partnerships

Emerging Trends Data management “Campus bridging” “Next generation/emerging research technologies Workforce development and talent management

Getting Started

Thank You Loretta Early