IC Directors’ Meeting Highlights — Thursday, August 10, 2017

Announcements

Dr. Collins provided updates on the status of the ACD Next Generation Researchers Initiative Working Group, the new clinical trials definition guidance, and the Certificates of Confidentiality policy. He also discussed the upcoming visit to NIH by the HHS Secretary, as well as the premiere of the First in Human series on the Clinical Center. Dr. Collins also announced the retirement of a member of the NIH leadership.

Cybersecurity at NIH – Andrea Norris

Ms. Norris (CIT/CIO) began the presentation by outlining NIH’s cybersecurity priorities, infrastructure, and security program and capabilities. She also discussed potential threats and critical vulnerabilities. The IC Director discussion focused on the data generated, as well as enterprise approaches to cybersecurity.

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