Author: Whitney Jacobson

Make it Accessible guides are now on the Digital Accessibility Hub

This set of comprehensive resources gives you tips and tools to make digital environments more accessible.

Badger R User Group: August 2026 meetup

The Cyber Infrastructure team is holding their second Badger R User Group (BRUG) meetup. Come say hello and review their new website.

Smart Access July 2026 progress update

Active work is focused on developing a Zero Trust framework as well as a Smart Access roadmap, kicking off Elastic Cloud migration, and expanding device compliance.

Scam posing as faculty & staff recognition awards

Please be aware of a current phishing scam that poses as a year-end financial recognition award. Be sure to report all suspicious-looking emails.

Recording available: LabArchives forms & widgets webinar

Learn how to structure and standardize notebook entries using Forms and Widgets in LabArchives.

Badger R User Group soft opening 

The Cyber Infrastructure team is holding a soft launch of the new Badger R User Group (BRUG). Come say hello and tell the team what you code!

Summary of Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) workshop

On March 31, 2026, a research compliance scoping workshop was help to discuss new federal compliance requirements for CMMC. Read about what was heard and what will come next.

Secure your router, secure your data

Your home’s router poses a vulnerability threat to your network, connected devices and smart home cameras. Learn how to update your router’s password.

Changes coming to Cybersecurity Logging service, powered by Elastic

Elastic, the Office of Cybersecurity’s log management system, is moving from on-premises to Elastic Cloud. Stay up to date on key information and timing.

Upcoming changes to data classification at UW–Madison

Beginning on January 1, 2027, UW–Madison will adopt the Universities of Wisconsin policy on data classification, bringing clarity and compliance to the way risk is classified.