SAFE Desktop

SAFE, the Secure Analytic Framework Environment is a virtual desktop that provides Johns Hopkins Medicine investigators (whether engaged in research or other data-intensive activities) with a secure environment to analyze and share sensitive data (e.g. PHI, PII) with colleagues.JH staff (not students) have access to submit the form. Students can receive SAFE desktops, but staff members must request them on behalf of the student.

How To	There is no cost for the “basic” SAFE, which includes use of the virtual desktop, 100 GB of storage space, and the licensing for SAS and Stata. Investigators can request additional software or increase the storage space on the file share for a fee. (Fees depend on the specific licensing fee for the software and the amount of storage space requested.) The SAFE’s basic file share stores up to 100 GB of data; storage can be expanded for an additional fee ($3/month per 100 GB). In order to comply with federal and institutional requirements to protect patient data, the physical location of the data extracted, as well as the security of the data while in transit, must be protected against unauthorized access and use. Investigators who use the SAFE reduce the risk of copying data to an unencrypted desktop or device because the SAFE provides the tools to securely analyze and share PHI/PII all within the SAFE environment.
Resources	Resource Provider: https://ictr.johnshopkins.edu/programs_resources/programs-resources/i2c/secure-research-data-desktop/
Contacts	ROB SMITHWRIGHT, IT Project Manager rs@jhu.edu The SAFE Desktop is managed and supported by IT@JH. Please contact the IT Help Desk at 410-955-HELP with any technical issues.
Related Links	JHU OneDrive

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