The Secure Research Environment (SRE)

What is the SRE?

The UMB Secure Research Environment (SRE) is a protected virtual workspace for research projects that use sensitive or restricted data, including information with Personally Identifiable Information (PII) or Protected Health Information (PHI). Researchers access the SRE through a secure virtual desktop, where project data, software, and tools are kept in a controlled environment.

Why use the SRE?

The SRE helps protect sensitive research data by limiting access to approved project team members and keeping each project’s data separate. It is required for research involving University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS) clinical data and is recommended for projects that need extra protection for sensitive data or intellectual property. Data entering or leaving the SRE is managed through approved support processes to help ensure information is handled securely.

ACCESS

Visit these additional pages to learn how to access the SRE, manage data, find answers to frequently asked questions, and more!

Access

Manage Data

Software and Licensing

Policies and Support

Join the SRE Community at UMB

The SRE is designed to support secure, efficient research — and CITS is here to help. If you have questions about available software, licensing, or the request process, we encourage you to join the SRE open sessions the last Friday of every month with a CITS IT Cloud Architect Specialist.

Get Help

 We're always here to help! 

To learn more about REDCap, please visit the REDCap page. For help with REDCap, please contact redcap@umaryland.edu.  

Contact eda-research@umm.edu for support relating to EPIC/UMMS data or data transfers.