Research Data Storage
Feinberg IT offers FSMResFiles, a centralized data storage platform exclusively for research use. Designed to handle research data, FSMResFiles offers protection measures that align with standards similar to HIPAA compliance.
Features and Benefits
- Storage Capacity: Ample storage is provided to ensure that the research data is securely kept, accommodating a wide range of needs.
- Data Security: Encryption ensures alignment with legal and contractual data storage requirements.
- Authentication and Access Control: FSM IT handles access control upon request, ensuring that data is accessible only by authorized personnel with proper credentials.
- Disaster Recovery: Data replication ensures protection against unforeseen circumstances that might threaten research data.
- Data Restoration: Regular data snapshots offer the ability to restore previous versions, with FSM IT available to assist in data restoration needs.
- Accessibility: It provides secure access via Virtual Private Network (VPN) with Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) when off-campus and is readily accessible on Windows, macOS, and Linux.
- Compliance and Reporting: Auditing capabilities provide detailed reporting on data activities as needed.
- No Offsite Storage: Data is securely maintained within NU's secured data centers, ensuring protection without the use of removable media or third-party offsite locations.
Cost
FSM faculty and staff can access the data storage at no cost, provided that the indirect (F&A) costs associated with the research or grant are held within FSM.
Stanley Manne/Lurie researchers should utilize Lurie Children's based storage for research purposes.
How to Request Service
Please Submit an IT Request for more details about FSMResFiles and how to meet your research needs.