The Jun 29 event, sponsored by the DoIT Equity & Diversity Committee, will focus on the historical context and origins of racism and discrimination at UW–Madison. The event is open to all in the campus community.
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Saying Thank You And Goodbye To Bob Turner
“CISO Bob Turner is leaving UW–Madison to pursue an opportunity outside of the university. I’m grateful to Bob for all he has done for the university and for being such an effective and thoughtful colleague.” —CIO Lois Brooks
Last Chance To Complete Your Cybersecurity Awareness Training
Get current on your cybersecurity chops! Faculty and staff need to complete their Cybersecurity Awareness Training by Jun 30.
6/21 Phishing Alert: Subject – “UW-Madison Account Update”
There’s an active phishing campaign targeting university faculty, staff and students. The attacker impersonates the UW–Madison “IT Help Desk” and asks the recipient to “update email account.” Don’t click! Details here.
More accessible Cybersecurity Awareness Training now in Canvas in 6 languages
This training is accessible to all users, including those with disabilities, and is available in English, Spanish, Hmong, Tibetan, Chinese, and Nepali.
6/15 Phishing Alerts: Subjects – “Green dot” or “support team”
Beware of 2 active phishing campaigns on campus in which attackers impersonates UW–Madison employee support units. The campaigns’ email messages ask recipients to click a link to visit a fake COVID-19 benefits site, promising $2,300 in financial assistance.
UW System Phishing Awareness Exercise to Begin In June
Beginning in late June, UW System will conduct a monthly phishing awareness exercise for UW–Madison faculty and staff. In this post: a helpful list of warning signs to look out for.
Cybersecurity Forward 2021: Call For Proposals Extended to Jun 13
Help others become more cyber secure by presenting at the 20th anniversary of Cybersecurity Forward! Submit your proposal by Jun 13 to showcase and share your knowledge.
State, UW Enter Data Center Services Partnership
Ushering in a new era of collaboration, the state Department of Administration and UW–Madison have entered a data center services partnership in support of the university’s IT infrastructure.
View The May 26 IT Projects Update Forum
Did you miss the recent forum? Check out the video recording. Featured projects included Interoperability, Globus and Data Center Migration.