Building Trusted Research Environments on AWS

This article provides a comprehensive overview of Trusted Research Environments (TREs) on AWS, focusing on secure data access and research capabilities.

• TREs provide controlled environments for accessing and analyzing sensitive data while maintaining strict governance
• Core components include:
  • Virtual research environment
  • Data environment
  • Data review and transfer mechanisms
• Key AWS services used in TREs include:
  • Amazon S3 for storage
  • AWS IAM for access management
  • Research and Engineering Studio for workspace management
• Implementation follows a staged approach from proof of concept to production
• Multiple case studies demonstrate successful TRE implementations across research domains

The article emphasizes that successful TREs require a holistic approach combining technical solutions, information governance, and business processes.