UF Research Shield (ResShield) was developed to protect sensitive research data created, used, or stored by the University. ResShield serves as a secure storage and processing center that can support projects requiring a secure FISMA-compliant environment.
What is FISMA?
Congress included the Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) as part of the E-Government Act of 2002 to establish security guidelines for federal agencies or those providing services to federal agencies.
FISMA sets forth:
- Specific requirements for security programs
- Specific documentation, policies, and procedures
- Defined processes required to be in place in accordance with NIST 800-53 – a national security standard
FAQDownload the Frequently Asked Questions document. |
TrainingView the FISMA 101 training PowerPoint. |
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ContactFind out who to contact for more information about ResShield. |
More InfoTo learn more about the Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA), visit the FISMA Implementation Project website from the NIST Computer Security Division. |