Transforming Secure Research Collaboration

The National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS) faced a critical challenge: facilitating collaboration between researchers across various institutions without compromising security. Managing security credentials and federating authentication across diverse systems were resource-intensive and cumbersome.

Key Results

400,000+ successful logins across 150 applications. 50,000+ external logins via inCommon, Login.gov, and other IDPs. Integration across diverse technologies such as N3C, CTSA, AWS, and CLAD.

Axle’s Expertise in Secure Cloud-Based Authentication

Axle is proud to have designed, implemented, and currently maintain the Unified NCATS Auth (UNA) system for the NCATS research community. UNA is a powerful, cloud-based federation, authorization, and identity management service, designed to secure access across government and academic institutions.

Key Features of UNA:

  • Preferred Web Access Management Solution: UNA has become the go-to service for secure authentication, facilitating over 400,000 successful logins in 2023 across more than 150 applications.
  • Seamless Collaboration: UNA integrates with a wide array of tools, including N3C Enclave, Google, Microsoft services, Slack, and Atlassian products, making it easier for researchers to securely collaborate across platforms.
  • Customizable & Scalable: Built on custom Axle software, UNA can be tailored to meet the specific needs of any institution or company, providing a flexible, scalable solution for secure research collaboration.

Real-World Impact: In 2023 alone, UNA handled over 50,000 external logins from trusted identity providers such as inCommon and Login.gov, streamlining access for diverse users. By reducing authentication barriers, UNA fosters a secure environment where researchers can work together efficiently.

With integrations across major programs including N3C, CTSA, SmartIRB, and AWS, UNA demonstrates Axle’s commitment to delivering cutting-edge solutions that enhance collaboration and data security.

Let Axle customize UNA for your organization and experience the next level of secure, seamless research collaboration.