Protected Research Computer Cluster (PRCC) is Duke Health’s secure virtual enclave designed to support research and quality improvement initiatives involving identifiable protected health information (PHI). It provides a compliant, scalable, and collaborative environment for data analysis, enabling researchers to work with sensitive data while meeting institutional and federal standards.
PRCC is governed by Duke Health’s security policies and adheres to NIST 800-53 r5 (moderate) standards. Key compliance features include:
- FIPS 140-2 encryption across system components
- Annual user privilege reviews
- Required re-signing of access agreements upon updates