Technology lists, risk frameworks, analytical tools, and legislative authorities for assessing research security risks.
A February 2024 biannual update from the Fast Track Action Subcommittee on Critical and Emerging Technologies of the NSTC that defines critical and emerging technologies (CETs), which are a subset of advanced technologies that have a significant impact on U.S. national security. [List of CETs is outlined on pages 8-11]
An August 2024 report emphasizing the importance of the critical quantum information science and technology (QIST) field and the need to enhance interagency cooperation, fund international collaboration, and track global competitiveness.
DOE Office of Science to develop and maintain tools and processes to manage and mitigate research security risks such as an S&T risk matrix, informed by threats identified by the Office of Defense National Intelligence (ODNI).
Authorizes the NSF OCRSSP, in coordination with the Office of Inspector General (OIG), to conduct risk assessments, including through the use of open-source analysis and analytical tools, of R&D award applications and disclosures to NSF.
The National Academies Assessing Research Security Efforts in Higher Education working group held a number of meetings and a May workshop with federal and non-federal experts beginning September 2024 and concluding September 4, 2025, to discuss assessment of federal research security efforts. Proceedings from the workshop can be found on the National Academies website.
A searchable database that provides ratings on 'risk' for collaboration with an entity. In addition to the tracker, an associated document (released in 2019): Exploring the military and security links of China's universities.
