
Every day, thousands of students, teachers and researchers use online services to exchange information essential to the advancement of knowledge.
Whether through email, video conferencing, e-learning, or scientific articles and journals, sharing is intended to be secure and trustworthy.
Access to Security services is based on connection to RCTS.
If your organization is part of the academic or scientific community and is not yet connected to our services, see how to join the RCTS network.
Science ID
A single account to access the various science servicesRCTS CERT
RCTS security incident responseRCTS Certificates
The assurance of online securityRCTSaai
Your Single Point of AuthenticationZeal
Platform for managing, monitoring and implementing processes associated with the GDPR
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