The scammer starts by asking to discuss your work. Then, once a relationship is established, they try to convince you to “invest” or transfer money. Learn what these scams look like — and what to do if you are targeted.
Cybersecurity News
The Office of Cybersecurity manages the university’s risk-reduction efforts through data protection, ongoing diagnostics, cybersecurity awareness training and policies and procedures to safeguard intellectual property and sensitive information.
End your password struggles: Use 1Password
Keeping track of passwords doesn’t have to be a chore. 1Password can help you lasso your current passwords and generate new ones — allowing you time to do things besides banging your head on your keyboard.
Smart Access 2026 priorities: device compliance & log management
Smart Access is moving from evaluation to execution with two initial priorities for 2026: device compliance and log management.
Device compliance data update: what we’re seeing in VPN Audit Mode
Read time: 3–4 minutes Earlier this year, Smart Access shared that we would begin reviewing VPN device data to better understand the security posture of devices connecting to university resources. That work is now producing …
2/23 Phishing alert: Subject line “Watchtower Notification: Potential Exposure Detected”
We received reports about a impersonation phish concerning Watchtower, a service by 1Password. The phish pretends that an item in your 1Password account has been breached and encourages you to click a fake Watchtower link for more information.
Smart Access January 2026 update
Smart Access work is active, focused on advancing Zero Trust with the tools we already have. Learn more about the current work and what’s next.
December 2025 progress update
Smart Access is focused on improving visibility and enabling data-informed decisions. In this article, the team shares the progress of their current work.
AI at work: A practical guide to using UW’s tools safely
Artificial intelligence tools can help you work smarter—drafting emails, summarizing documents, brainstorming ideas. But when you’re working with university data, choosing the right AI tool matters.
AI at work: A practical guide to using UW’s tools safely
Artificial intelligence tools can help you work smarter: drafting emails, summarizing documents, brainstorming ideas. But choosing the right AI tool matters. Here’s what you need to know to use AI responsibly at UW–Madison.
Device Data Analysis: Building the foundation for Smart Access decisions
The Smart Access program is focused on fortifying university cybersecurity. The foundation of this work is understanding the devices that are connecting to the university network. Learn more about the important work and what’s to come.