Focus areas
DoIT is organized into four areas of focus: University Mission, Core Services, Enterprise & Information Security Services and Business Services. Click below to see details on the departments and leaders in each area.
University Mission
University Mission departments support the teaching, research and outreach mission of the University.
Core Services
Core Services departments form the backbone for all university technology operations.
Enterprise & Information Security Services
Two DoIT departments provide services that support the enterprise business systems and cybersecurity operations of the Division.
Business Services
Three DoIT departments provide services that support the business operations of the Division.
Notable DoIT Initiatives
IT initiatives & major upgrades
This collection of DoIT internal and university collaborative projects charts a new course for information technology at UW–Madison.
Women in IT
UW Women in IT (WIT) develops strategies to improve the recruitment, retention and advancement of women working in IT on campus.
IT Governance
IT Governance gives formal structure and process to IT decision-making about priorities, policies, budgets and effectiveness.
DoIT by the numbers
2,053
Faculty served by DoIT
16,321
University employees served by DoIT
41,150+
Students served by DoIT
~700
The number of DoIT employees
$100m
DoIT’s annual budget
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Latest DoIT news & posts
Watch The CISO Finalist Presentations
In case you missed the presentations from the 2 finalists for the Chief Information Security Officer position: The Zoom recordings are now available. Continue Reading Watch The CISO Finalist Presentations
Are your smart home devices secure?
Smart TVs, cameras, speakers, watches, toys, phones, tablets and other internet-connected devices add convenience to our lives, but their security isn't guaranteed. Get tips to protect your personal info. Continue Reading Are your smart home devices secure?
No Matter The Mode, Learn@UW Can Help
To prepare for in-person, hybrid or remote courses, instructors can access resources like the syllabus template and get the latest updates on Canvas, Honorlock and Zoom in Canvas. Continue Reading No Matter The Mode, Learn@UW Can Help
8/16 Phishing Alert! Subject: “Benefits”
There's an active phishing campaign targeting UW–Madison email addresses. The attacker offers to provide financial assistance to qualifying employees. Sure signs it's bogus: misspellings and a link to a non-UW URL. Continue Reading 8/16 Phishing Alert! Subject: “Benefits”
The CISO’s Perspective—The Undiscovered Vulnerability
Departing Chief Information Security Officer Bob Turner shares some intergalactic perspectives on the past 6 years of cybersecurity defense, and signals our readiness for the battles ahead. Continue Reading The CISO’s Perspective—The Undiscovered Vulnerability
