Johns Hopkins Information Technology provides managed cloud services tailored for specialized research needs. These secure and flexible solutions are set up on cloud infrastructure with Microsoft Azure and AWS.
All solutions and architectures adhere to JH IT security policies, ensuring compliance with HIPAA as well as targeting NIST SP 800-171 and Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 2 compliance for sensitive data protection. Benefit from JH IT software management support and enjoy cost-effective cloud storage and computing, while utilizing the institution’s negotiated rates.
Johns Hopkins IT provides the following Cloud services:
Microsoft Azure
Through Johns Hopkins IT’s institutionally-negotiated Microsoft Azure environment, researchers have access to several Azure cloud services including AI and machine learning, cloud computing, storage, containers, and databases.
Access
Research IT-managed Microsoft Azure cloud services are available to Johns Hopkins researchers.
Cost
JHU offers a pay-as-you-go cost model for its Microsoft Azure services, which incorporates negotiated rates and discounts.
Customization & Control
Microsoft Azure’s cloud services are highly customizable and scalable to support a variety of use cases, including storage, web application hosting, AI and machine learning, cloud computing, containers, and databases.
Data Security
Based on requirements, JH IT’s managed Microsoft Azure subscriptions can be configured for research purposes and for compliance with HIPAA, NIST SP 800-171, and Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 2 standards.
Amazon Web Services
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is Amazon’s public cloud platform. AWS offers a large collection of services, which includes platform as a service (PaaS), infrastructure as a service (IaaS), and managed database service capabilities.