Dear AnVIL Community, Please find below details for two upcoming NIH webinars that will overview NIH-controlled access data and the GDS Policy. These webinars are hosted by the NIH Office of the Chief Information Officer. These sessions will be recorded. 2026 Extramural Community Days: Securing NIH Controlled-Access Data Webinar Description: NIH invites the extramural research community to attend a two-part virtual event on security expectations and best practices for protecting NIH controlled-access data. Session Topics include: * Updates from NOT-OD-25-159 * Alignment with NIST SP 800-171 * NIH Security Best Practices * Identity Proofing requirements * Live Q&A Institutional officials, researchers, and IT/security staff involved in managing or accessing NIH controlled-access data are encouraged to attend. Link to Webinar 1 – Monday April 13th 1pm-2pm ET: https://grants.nih.gov/news-events/calendar-of-events/69c57fe362b65ebda902e3... Link to Webinar 2 – Tuesday April 14th 3pm-4pm ET: https://grants.nih.gov/news-events/calendar-of-events/69c582081417ace4a30cf0... American Sign Language interpreting services are available upon request. Individuals who need interpreting services and/or other reasonable accommodations to participate should contact the NIH Interpreting Office at nih@ainterpreting.com or Brian Braxton at brian.braxton@nih.gov. Requests should be made at least five business days in advance to ensure interpreter availability. Best, Natalie, on behalf of the AnVIL Team -- Natalie Kucher / Project Manager Johns Hopkins University, Department of Biology Krieger School of Arts & Sciences e: nkucher3@jhu.edu<mailto:nkucher3@jhu.edu> / AnVIL<https://anvilproject.org/> / Galaxy<https://galaxyproject.org/> / BioDIGS