Products + Services
We designed our products and services to help you assess and manage risk, making it possible for you to make informed decisions and move forward with confidence during your global engagements. Our products include subscription-based security services to research security, compliance, and audit teams to identify, assess, investigate, and remediate insider and outsider risks, including foreign influence threats.
Certified Secure Researcher (CSR)
IPTalons' flagship compliance platform. The Certified Secure Researcher program provides a comprehensive framework for maintaining NSPM-33 compliance and establishing federal trust. Purpose-built for research universities, SBIR-funded companies, and organizations navigating foreign influence risk, the CSR platform integrates analytical tools like RedBook and Grant Hopper with tailored Risk Mitigation Plans (RMPs) to deliver end-to-end research security management. Achieve certification, demonstrate compliance, and protect your research portfolio , all through a single platform.
RedBook , Foreign Influence Risk Detection
The core analytical engine within the CSR platform. RedBook collects and analyzes data from over 300M research publications and 120M patent documents to deliver 24/7 foreign influence risk profiling. Identify undisclosed foreign research collaborations, flag countries-of-concern affiliations, and receive tailored Risk Mitigation Plans , all integrated directly into the Certified Secure Researcher workflow.
Grant Hopper , AI-Enabled Due Diligence
Part of the Certified Secure Researcher analytical toolkit. In today's global research landscape, threats of foreign influence are present, even in places you might not expect. Without proper vetting of visiting scholars, researchers, and grant applicants, organizations risk economic espionage, intellectual property theft, and reputational damage. Grant Hopper is the world's first AI-enabled due diligence tool designed to efficiently assess visiting scholars, prospective researchers, and research grant applicants for potential foreign influence risks. Built for academic institutions, government agencies, and corporate R&D teams.
Foreign Influence Risk Screening (FIRS) Report
Purpose-built for SBIR/STTR companies and SBIR/STTR consulting firms. IPTalons offers tailored Foreign Influence Risk Screening (FIRS) Reports for early-stage companies, contractors, and supply chain partners working with federal research funding. Our screening process identifies foreign influence risks across personnel, partnerships, and funding sources, and delivers a tailored Risk Mitigation Plan (RMP) through the Certified Secure Researcher platform to help you maintain compliance and protect your innovations.
Bespoke Services
IPTalons provides specialized managed research security services tailored to your organization's specific needs. Our bespoke offerings include: Research Security Program Assessments, COI Veracity Checks, Deep Dive Reports, MV-RSP Auditor's Tool, Policy Review and Implementation, and Virtual Chief Research Security Officer (vCRSO) Support. Contact us to discuss your specific research security managed service requirements and discover how IPTalons can deliver a customized solution.
Education & Training
IPTalons offers specialized education and professional development programs to build research security expertise across your organization. Our offerings include Institute for Defense Analyses (IDA) courses, the Certified Secure Researcher (CSR) Professional certification track, insider threat awareness workshops, and tailored training modules for compliance officers, research administrators, and principal investigators. Whether you need foundational awareness training or advanced certification preparation, our programs equip your team with the knowledge and credentials to meet evolving federal requirements.
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