Research security programs are designed to protect the integrity, confidentiality, and intellectual property of research activities within institutions like universities, laboratories, and private organizations. These programs aim to safeguard against threats such as theft, espionage, data breaches, and intellectual property loss, ensuring that sensitive research—especially that related to national security, proprietary technologies, or healthcare—remains secure. They also ensure that critical research activities are protected from various internal and external threats, helping to maintain the competitiveness and security of an institution’s intellectual assets. (Generated by ChatGPT-4o on 10/9/24).