A faster & more secure wireless network: eduroam
When you use “open” networks like UWNet or free Wi-Fi in public places, others can view or steal your wireless traffic. Set up an account to use eduroam — UW–Madison’s secure wireless network.
Services
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News
Essential information technology news and updates, delivered in a quick-read format.
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Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Security is everyone’s job
Join us during the month of October to learn tips and tricks on how to protect your online privacy and data.
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Data Classification Initiative: Quarterly update, Sept. 2026
UW–Madison will retire its data classification policy (UW-504) on January 1, 2027. The Data Classification Initiative is preparing campus for that transition. Here is what happened and what is coming.
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Join Top Hat representatives for a hands-on workshop
Top Hat representatives will be on campus in early October to provide a hands-on workshop and drop-in office hours. Learn more about Top Hat’s latest features and capabilities.
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Join the conversation on AI’s role in academia
Join students, instructors, researchers and staff for AI in Academia Coffee Hour, a five-session discussion series running Oct. 5 to Dec. 3.
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Virtual Office Hours with CIO Didier Contis
Fridays, 9:15 a.m. via Zoom. Unscripted conversations with UW–Madison’s Chief Information Officer.
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Tech tip: Make sure WiscAlerts reach you & your family
You’re already enrolled in WiscAlerts, but did you know you can also sign up your family members? Follow these tips to make sure you’re prepared if there’s a campus emergency.
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Smart Access: September 2026 progress update
Two Smart Access updates that employees should be aware of include WiscVPN notifications and a Duo Desktop pilot. Learn more.
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Let’s win the Big Ten Online Cyber Championship!
Join your peers for an online game to test your cybersecurity abilities. Sponsored by the Big Ten Academic Alliance and the National Cybersecurity Alliance. Oct. 1., noon via Zoom.
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IT Federation: Laying the foundation for phase 2
Phase 2 is organized into workstreams and will run from September 2026 to June 2027. Learn more about phase 2 plans, what’s decided and what’s still to be shaped, and more.
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IT Federation: A deep dive into phase 2 workstreams
Explore each workstream to learn more about its scope, purpose and expected outputs.
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Get involved in IT Federation efforts
Phase 2 offers more opportunities to shape discovery and design. Complete our interest survey to get started, and join us for office hours. First session: Sept. 28, 3 p.m. via Teams.
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Device compliance notifications coming to WiscVPN November 11
Beginning November 11, 2026, WiscVPN will show a notification when a connecting device does not meet university endpoint standards. Learn more.
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