Locking the virtual filing cabinet: A researcher's guide to Internet data security

► Researchers are often unaware of how data can be lost or stolen from Internet-connected servers. ► Many researchers do not have the time or ability to read complex technical manuals or documentation, and thus do not implement basic security practices (i.e. strong, non-shared passwords). ► Ignorance of data security leading to a breech can have serious consequences including removal of grant funding and IRB inquiries.