If you only use single-factor authentication, it’s like hiding your house key under a mat by the front door. And while Duo MFA is required for any @wisc.edu account, we also recommend using multi-factor authentication for your personal accounts, too.
IT News
Minimize your cyber risk: Update your software
Technology is an ever-evolving entity—and so is cybercrime. One way to lower your risk of a cyberattack is to keep your devices, software and apps up to date.
Beware the phish
Scammers are getting better at their craft. Learn how to detect and report even the most legitimate-looking phishing attempt.
Learn@UW Newsletter, week of Sep 26
Get the latest on Canvas, Atomic Assessments, Gradescope, Engage and more.
Research Cyberinfrastructure Community of Practice
Join us Thu, Sep 25 at 1pm to learn how the Research Cyberinfrastructure group can help you with ResearchDrive, Research Object Storage (S3), Electronic Lab Notebook, Globus, Data Science Platform, cloud computing and other tools.
Cybersecurity to the Edge program closure
The Cybersecurity to the Edge (C2E) program has reached a successful conclusion and strengthened our digital resilience. Find out what’s next.
UW Theme 2.0 launches with modern block editor for university websites
This major update brings modern drag-and-drop editing to UW–Madison WordPress sites. Available now for new WiscWeb sites, with migration tools coming soon. Current users have until 2026 to transition.
Stay informed about IT outages & planned maintenance
Is Zoom dragging? Can’t get into Canvas? Check the Outages page for helpful information when services are down.
Top 5 reasons to use InfoLabs
Did you know there are over 20 InfoLabs located throughout campus? From equipment checkout to special software, learn about the variety of free services.
What is TechNews?
Welcome to a new academic year, Badgers! If this is your 1st time reading TechNews—or if you need a refresher—here’s what you can expect in your inbox each month.