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Research Security Program Assessments

Online Survey-based NSPM-33 Readiness Assessment tool.

The MV-RSP is a comprehensive online survey platform that assesses your organization's readiness to meet U.S. government guidelines and requirements for research security. It provides a baseline security control framework that serves as the starting point for your journey toward full compliance with frameworks like the NIST IR-8484 Research Security Framework, and mandates such as NSPM-33 and the CHIPS Act.

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Minimal Viable Research Security Program (MV-RSP) Assessment

What is the MV-RSP? The Minimal Viable Research Security Program (MV-RSP) is a powerful new assessment tool designed to help research organizations like yours, including universities and SBIR-funded companies, navigate this challenge with confidence. Our tool allows different internal stakeholders to collaborate, providing a unified view of your research security posture across these five key domains.

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How It Works

Assessment & Scoring

Complete the comprehensive survey and receive a research security program maturity risk score with a clear Pass or Fail determination.

Gap Analysis

Receive a detailed gap analysis identifying exactly where your current program falls short of federal guidelines.

Continuous Improvement

Utilize a standardized, repeatable assessment to ensure compliance and monitor risk. With an annual subscription, you can deploy the MV-RSP assessment quarterly, allowing you to continuously measure program improvement and track the effectiveness of your corrective actions over time. This empowers you to self-certify that your organization meets the minimum standards for research security in the United States.

Corrective Action Plan

Get a clear roadmap with corrective actions to close identified gaps and enhance your security posture.

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Who is the MV-RSP for?

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For Research Security Professionals & Leaders

Track program improvement, identify specific vulnerabilities, and provide executive leadership with data-driven insights.

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For Executive Leadership & Oversight Committees

Gain a clear, concise understanding of your organization's research security posture and demonstrate due diligence to stakeholders and funders.

Compliance Evaluation

NSPM-33 Risk Calculator

Evaluate your organization's research security vulnerability level and check for mandatory federal compliance gaps.

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Action Protocol

Baseline Your Research Compliance Profile

Deploy the MV-RSP tool across your department and gain real-time insight into security gaps.

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