Discover a New Era of Research Security and Innovation
Welcome to the new Texas A&M University System Research and Innovation Security and Competitiveness Institute
Research and Innovation Security and Competitiveness Institute
Serving as the leading resource for securing the research enterprise, RISC is dedicated to protecting the strengths of our academic and industrial research communities while promoting forward- thinking, innovative approaches to research security.
THREE PILLARS
Solutions for Research and Innovation Security and Competitiveness
We are dedicated to protecting academic research communities.
The RISC Institute analyzes current processes and studies changing risk factors to reduce the likelihood and/or impact of information theft and misappropriation.
The RISC Institute is training a new generation of research security professionals and provide continuing education through partnership with the Texas A&M University Bush School of Government and Public Service.
The RISC Institute is creating effective due-diligence programs and providing a source of expertise to the research security workforce while building deeper affiliations within academic, corporate and government communities to ensure relevancy and enhance research outcomes.
Enhancing Research Security
Objectives for Research and Innovation Security and Competitiveness
IT IS OUR BUSINESS TO TAKE CARE OF YOUR BUSINESS
Develop Training Programs
Develop awareness, training, and educational programs necessary to build a workforce with technical expertise and experience focused on integrating security into every aspect of business and academic culture.
Be a technical resource
Serve the nation as the technical resource for establishing, managing, and assessing the research security programs and policies fundamental to maintaining national security and economic competitiveness.
Be a Leader
Lead the national and international community in outreach necessary for securing the academic and industrial research enterprise.
Analyze and Assess
Analyze and assess the research security implications of critical and emerging technologies.
Securing the Strength of Academic Research Communities
WHAT KEEPS YOU UP AT NIGHT GETS US OUT OF BED IN THE MORNING
ASCE was established to tap the expertise of university security, compliance, export control, and cybersecurity personnel to help address the threat foreign adversaries pose to U.S. institutions of higher learning. In coordination with a number of federal partners, ASCE’s mission is to increase awareness and provide the tools for countering foreign influence in our colleges and universities.
Research Security Resources
Training and Policy Documents
Experts in Research Security
Leadership
Kevin R. Gamache, Ph.D.
Associate Vice Chancellor and Chief Research Security Officer
Director, RISC Institute
Zach Carwile
Associate Director
RISC Institute
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Our Impact
Our key areas of interest that reflect our commitment to cybersecurity innovation and research protection.
Risk Mitigation
Securing the Research Enterprise
Training and Awareness
Balancing National and Global Interests
Service to the Research Community
Current programs and partners
IT IS OUR BUSINESS TO TAKE
CARE OF YOUR BUSINESS
The Academic Security and Counter Exploitation Program is coordinated by The Texas A&M University System Research Security Office as a service to the academic community. The Open Source Media Summary is published and disseminated weekly.