Scholarly Networks Security Initiative (SNSI)
Strengthening Cybersecurity Across the Research Ecosystem. Together.
About SNSI
The Scholarly Networks Security Initiative (SNSI) exists to combat the threat of cybercrime in scholarly communications.
Cybercrime threatens the integrity of the scientific record, scholarly systems, and the safety of institutional and personal data. SNSI is an international forum that brings together publishers, libraries, universities, and other institutions to address cybercrime and promote cybersecurity in scholarly publishing and research networks.
We exist because cybersecurity in this sector is too complex, and the stakes too high, for any single organization to tackle alone. Together, we can share intelligence, develop resources, and advocate for a more secure and resilient research ecosystem. Because the strongest defence is a collective one.
Rise in data breaches in the higher education sector globally in 2025.
(Source: Quorum Cyber.)
Institutions worldwide affected by a breach of the Canvas learning management system (LMS) in May 2026.
(Source: Malwarebytes.)
Our members
SNSI's members include leading publishers, learned societies, database providers, technology organizations, and librarian advisers committed to securing scholarly networks.
SNSI Security Summit
Our flagship annual event brings together cybersecurity professionals, publishers, librarians, and institutional leaders to tackle the most pressing security challenges in scholarly publishing and research.
Past sessions are available to watch on demand, including our 2025 event ‘Guardians of Information: Preparing Libraries for Cyber Threats’.
Our next Summit
Title: Ask the CISO: Navigating Security, Access, and Collaboration in Academic Libraries
Date: Tuesday 13 October 2026
Time: 11:00 EDT / 16:00 BST
Length: 1 hour
Location: Online
Resources
From practical guides and downloadable toolkits to curated video resources and Security Summit recordings, our resource library is designed to help publishers and university librarians strengthen their cybersecurity practice.
Latest news
Upcoming events
SNSI blog
Insight, analysis, and practical guidance on cybersecurity in scholarly publishing.
Work with us
Cybersecurity in scholarly publishing is a growing challenge that no publisher, library, or institution can address in isolation. SNSI exists to change that – by bringing the right people together, sharing knowledge, and building a more resilient sector.
Whether you’re a publisher, librarian, IT professional, or institution leader, there’s a role for you with SNSI.