Completion Report
Project Summary: CJD Walled Garden Pathfinder
Introduction
The CJD Surveillance Unit were in need of a new solution to ensure that their research and clinical data is kept secure and in accordance with the research governance to which they need to comply. Their activity and purpose can be found on their website here:
Background
In the past the CJD Unit had two separated data network:
1. A "BUSINESS" data network with access to the Internet and the wider University network and all of its IT services.
2. A "PRIVATE" data network separated and isolated from everything else, where all of their research and clinical data could be stored.
This operating model required an update when the staff within the unit started to work between separate geographic sites and required access to both data networks.
Data Safe Haven
This Unit and it's activities were analysed and reviewed. It was clear that a form of data safe haven would be required.
This would mean:
1. Two factor authentication was required to login to the system (username, password and USB security token)
2. All ingress and egress of data was controlled by a small team of Data Gatekeepers.
3. The system would provide a virtual desktop over a 'remote desktop' connection.
4. The virtual desktop would have a suite of applications ready to be used; regular users would not be able to install software.
5. Strong firewalls to keep intruders out and staff in; including no access to the Internet.
Results
This work was undertaken in partnership with Information Services ITI Digital Research Services.
The technical report is available under project RSS006
There has also been a newer Data Safe Haven project RSS016 to build a robust and scaleable solution.
The CJD Unit are still using the Walled Garden service but will migrate to the Data Safe Haven in due course.
Analysis of Resource Usage:
Staff Usage Estimate: 45 days
Staff Usage Actual: 40 days
Staff Usage Variance: 0%
Other Resource Estimate: 1 days
Other Resource Actual: 1 days
Other Resource Variance: 0%
Explanation for variance:
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Key Learning Points:
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Outstanding issues:
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