About Us
Lisa Young
Research Security Officer and Senior Director of Research IT & Cybersecurity
Lisa.Young@hsc.utah.edu
Lisa Young serves as the University of Utah’s Research Security Officer and Senior Director of Research IT & Cybersecurity in the Office of the Senior Vice President for Research. She leads efforts to protect the university’s research, data, and intellectual property while supporting scientific discovery and international collaboration.
Her work brings together research security, cybersecurity, export controls, and secure research computing. She partners with faculty, research teams, and university leaders to translate complex requirements into practical guidance and safeguards. She also leads the development of the university’s Secure Research Enclave in AWS, which provides infrastructure for research involving sensitive and regulated data.
Lisa’s background spans academic research and the pharmaceutical industry, including technology leadership at the Utah Data Coordinating Center and over a decade at GlaxoSmithKline. That experience informs her approach to research security: understanding how research happens and building the systems, services, and relationships that help researchers carry it out securely.
Clayton Norlen
Associate Director of Secured Research Computing
clayton.norlen@utah.edu
Clayton Norlen leads secure research storage and compute services at the University of Utah, where he plays a pivotal role in enabling compliant, robust, and scalable research infrastructure. With a background in product management, Norlen brings a service-oriented approach to cybersecurity—transforming it from a perceived barrier into a strategic enabler of research innovation.
Glen Larkin
Senior Data Security Analyst
glen.larkin@utah.edu
I am a highly motivated and results-oriented Senior Data Security Analyst with extensive experience in protecting sensitive research data and ensuring compliance with security standards. I am passionate about Cybersecurity and dedicated to safeguarding information assets while enabling secure collaboration in research environments. My expertise lies in risk management, incident response, and security policy development, with a strong focus on problem-solving and continuous improvement. I am always eager to learn new technologies and take on challenging projects that strengthen organizational resilience. In my free time, I enjoy riding and fixing motorcycles and spending time at the dog park. I believe in continuous growth and contributing positively to my community, both professionally and personally.
Joshua Greathouse
Associate Director Research Security and Foreign Influence
joshua.greathouse@utah.edu
Josh is a seasoned foreign disclosure officer with experience supporting the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff at the Pentagon and the Department of the Air Force. With a focus on partner capacity building and advancing allied and U.S. national security interests, he brings a distinctive blend of military and government expertise to the academic environment. Drawing on his policy and operational background, Josh supports the Research Security Office in strengthening and advancing the university’s compliance with U.S. export control, foreign influence, and national security regulations.