University of Delaware Secure Computing (UDSecCom) Enclave

Who can use it?

Faculty, Staff, Students

What is it?

The University of Delaware Secure Computing (UDSecCom) Enclave is a secure, cloud-based research environment designed to support University of Delaware (UD) research projects involving controlled information. This includes information subject to protection requirements such as:

  • Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)
  • Export Controlled (ITAR / EAR) information
  • Federal data which requires NIST SP 800-171 level of protection
  • Other UD Classified Level 3 research data, as approved by CUI Manager

Where to get it?

Requests for the creation or modification of UDSecCom projects and user accounts must be submitted by a Principal Investigator via UDSecCom Project Request forms available on this page.

All users must complete mandatory training, pass background checks, and in some cases meet U.S. Citizenship requirements depending on the data classification and sponsor requirements.

How to use it?

The UD SecCom Project Request form supports the following actions:

  • Create a new project in UDSecCom
  • Modify an existing project's computing resources in UDSecCom
  • Make Software Requests for UDSecCom
  • Add or remove users from a project
  • Request UDSecCom Firewall Expections
  • General Help Requests for UDSecCom
  • Report a Security Concern in UDSecCom

What are the charges, options & fees?

Annual Licensing Cost: $2,200 per user (Estimated) Starting in FY27*
Monthly Compute Costs: Variable, based on usage

  • Estimated range: $50 to > $500 per month

Additional Costs: May apply for storage, specialized services, or extended support

 
New Project Request Software Request Modify Compute Resources Request Add/Remove User Request Firewall Exception Request Report a Security Issue on UDSecCom General Help Request UDSecCom Change Request (internal use only)

Service Offerings (8)

UDSecCom New Project Request
Request the creation of a new secure research project within the UDSecCom enclave. This service should be used by any PI or staff member who does not currently have an active UDSecCom project, or who is not yet sponsored by a PI for an existing project. A new project provides the secure environment
UDSecCom Enclave Software Request
Use this service to request installation, updates, or removal of software within the UDSecCom secure enclave. The UDSecCom team will assess compatibility, licensing, and security requirements before making software available to project environments.
UDSecCom Modify Compute Resources Request
Submit this request when you need to adjust compute resources such as CPU, memory, or storage allocations for an existing UDSecCom project. This option supports changing research needs and ensures adequate capacity for current workloads.
UDSecCom Add/Remove User Request
This service is intended only for Principal Investigators (PIs) who already have an active UDSecCom project. Use it to add or remove research team members from your project’s secure environment, ensuring access remains limited to authorized users in accordance with compliance requirements.
UDSecCom Firewall Exception Request
This service request option will be for users to submit request access to websites that are currently being blocked by the Azure Firewall in UDSecCom
Report a Security Issue on UDSecCom
Report any security-related concern within the UDSecCom Enclave—whether it’s a suspected breach, suspicious email, or something that doesn’t seem right. Our security team will review your report and follow up as needed.
UDSecCom General Help Request
The General Help Request form is intended for Principal Investigators (PIs) to submit support requests that are not covered by the other service options request forms for the UDSecCom Enclave.
UDSecCom Change Request (internal use only)