Open data, open methods, and reproducible and transparent research are increasingly endorsed by funders, publishers, institutions and learned societies. But what does making your research open, transparent and reproducible mean in practice? What are the advantages and the pitfalls? 

This edition of the Data Conversations will focus on Cyber Security. How can a researcher better guarantee the safety of their data, now and  in the future? Two presentations will highlight aspects of  information security to take into account when managing digital data. The presentations will be followed by a discussion.

In this Data Conversations researchers from different Faculties, Institutes and disciplines will have a chance to hear and learn from each other about their experiences with data security.

Come and share your open science and data stories and hear others. Find the registration button at the bottom of this page.  At the moment, Data Conversations take place online. You will receive an email with a Zoom link after your registration.

Agenda

12:50 - 13:00  Sign in; check your microphone

13:00   Data Conversations begin

Dominique du Toit: Cyber Security Awareness

Interactive journey to explore and discuss factors affecting the human side of cyber security

Rudi Bergval & Peter Vos Security best practices 

Several measuremnets and tools that can help you protect your research against cyberthreats - an organizationally-agnostic perspective

A general Q&A and discussion

14:00 Data Conversations ends

What to expect?

Data Conversations will feature a series of short talks from researchers or colleagues who support research. Each talk will be about 10 minutes long and there will be time for a Q&A session. There can be a discussion in smaller groups to give you an opportunity to meet like-minded colleagues across the VU.

Who should attend?

Data Conversations brings together researchers, research support staff, and data management, and data science experts from all subject areas. Students, early career researchers as well as experienced academics are welcome to attend.

About Data Conversations

Data Conversations started at the University of Lancaster in the UK. The Data Conversations at the VU Amsterdam are intended to provide a forum for researchers from different subjects and disciplines to exchange practices and ideas around open data, FAIR data, research data management and related open science topics.