Institutions, publishers, and scholars are grappling with the complex challenges of ensuring security while fostering access to knowledge. The drive to make research more easily available brings with it new cybersecurity risks, from safeguarding sensitive information in publisher databases to protecting the integrity of scholarly content. These challenges underscore the need for a coordinated approach that balances ease of access with robust digital security practices.
This session will examine the intersection of cybersecurity and access within academic publishing, exploring how industry stakeholders can collaboratively address these issues. With an increasing reliance on digital platforms to distribute and access research, ensuring security at all levels—while preserving the openness that drives scholarly innovation—has never been more critical.
Key discussion points will include: • The evolving cybersecurity risks faced by academic publishers and institutions as they implement access models. • How publishers and libraries can safeguard research content and data against breaches while enabling broader access. • The potential role of cross-industry standards or recommended practices to address cybersecurity concerns without hindering the access goals. • Strategies to foster collaboration across academic institutions, publishers, and technology providers to mitigate security risks. • The emerging technologies that can help balance cybersecurity with the need for accessible knowledge.
Wednesday February 12, 2025 9:00am - 10:15am EST
Waterview CD
