University of Wisconsin–Madison

Category: 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.

Cybersecurity tips and resources for students

New year, new you, new opportunities to be scammed online. Learn how to recognize phishing attempts and how to bolster your cybersecurity knowledge and vigilance.

Let’s win the Big Ten Online Cyber Championship!

Join your colleagues for an online game established to test your cybersecurity abilities. Brought to you by the Big Ten Academic Alliance and the National Cybersecurity Alliance. Thurs, Oct. 1. from noon to 1 p.m.

Duo Desktop coming in 2027

Beginning in 2027, Duo Desktop will be available to application owners looking for an additional tier of protection. Learn more.

NEW email scam targeting faculty

UW–Madison faculty members are being targeted by a new phishing scam. Please be sure to report all suspicious-looking emails.

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.

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.

Smart Access April 2026 progress update

Active work is focused on piloting device compliance notifications, moving forward with Elastic Cloud migration and hosting office hours.

Watch for scams targeting faculty

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.

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.