Category: IT News

Introducing the UW–Madison Zero Trust Framework

The Zero Trust Framework illustrates how the Smart Access program will advance cybersecurity capabilities at UW–Madison.

Paul Benedict named DoIT Chief Financial Officer

Paul brings an exceptional combination of executive finance experience, deep institutional knowledge and a proven track record of data-driven decision-making to this role. His first day will be Nov. 16.

Strengthen cybersecurity skills this October with LinkedIn Learning

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month. To celebrate, LinkedIn Learning has created a new resource that helps you build practical cybersecurity skills.

FREE webinars & info from EDUCAUSE

Topics include assessing and improving workforce capacity, leading in cybersecurity, using Gemini Notebook to support teaching and operations, and leveraging network security tools to modernize your overall security posture.

Data Classification Initiative: Quarterly update, Sept. 2026

UW–Madison will retire its data classification policy (UW-504) on Jan. 1, 2027. The Data Classification Initiative is preparing the university for that transition. Catch up on recent progress and see what's next.

Learn@UW Newsletter, week of Oct 9

Canvas Learning Continuity tests, Atomic Assessments updates, Honorlock improvements, Engage ordering period

Join the conversation on AI in academia

More than 80 students, faculty and staff joined the first AI in Academia Coffee Hour. Register for upcoming sessions for peer discussions about how AI is changing scholarship, research and teaching.

Save the date: Finalist interviews for ETSM director

University employees are invited to attend hybrid presentations on Oct. 14 and 16 featuring two finalists for the Enterprise Technology Services Management director role. Feedback deadline: Oct. 20, 11:30 p.m.

Find your way around the redesigned DTS Portal

The Departmental Tech Support Portal launched July 29 with a new design. Update your bookmark if needed and find out where to get help.

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.