Information technology never sleeps. IT news happens regularly across campus and beyond. Here’s the latest from IT @ UW-Madison, the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), IT Governance and more.
IT News
Zoom is coming to UW–Madison, fall semester 2020
UW–Madison is working toward site licensing Zoom to provide our campus community with a secure, supported version of the popular web conferencing tool. Continue Reading Zoom is coming to UW–Madison, fall semester 2020
August 5, 2020
These guides will help students navigate university tech
For a new student, the technology requirements, tools and processes at UW–Madison can be a bit overwhelming. These guides can help. Continue Reading These guides will help students navigate university tech
August 5, 2020
New students must enroll in multi-factor authentication before Sept 16!
Don't be tricked by procrastination! MFA-Duo is a treat once you know how to use it, even if your phone has issues. Continue Reading New students must enroll in multi-factor authentication before Sept 16!
August 5, 2020
Webex updates make your life easier
As of Aug 4, Webex has added a number of advanced features to improve the way we work. Continue Reading Webex updates make your life easier
August 4, 2020
End your password struggles with LastPass Enterprise
LastPass Enterprise is a password manager that eliminates the need for you to remember multiple usernames and passwords. Continue Reading End your password struggles with LastPass Enterprise
August 4, 2020
How to clean your computer
What should you be using to clean your computer? Here's how to keep your tech gear looking new. Continue Reading How to clean your computer
August 4, 2020
Top 6 Help Desk KnowledgeBase searches
Having trouble with technology? Check out these top KnowledgeBase searches to see if the answer you need is there. Continue Reading Top 6 Help Desk KnowledgeBase searches
August 3, 2020
New Office 365 feature: daily ‘Briefing’ email from Cortana
This daily email summarizes upcoming meetings and outstanding tasks so you’re prepared for the day ahead. Continue Reading New Office 365 feature: daily ‘Briefing’ email from Cortana
August 3, 2020Remind new students to enroll in multi-factor authentication (MFA-Duo)
All new students must enroll in MFA-Duo by Sep 16 in order to access their UW–Madison email, MyUW or Canvas. Continue Reading Remind new students to enroll in multi-factor authentication (MFA-Duo)
August 1, 2020
Register for Cybersecurity Forward virtual presentations
Free online presentations begin run through Oct 7. Wednesdays, noon-1pm. Learn more and register. Continue Reading Register for Cybersecurity Forward virtual presentations
July 30, 2020
Join the next WiscList migration Lunch & Learn, or watch video from July 8
If you can't attend upcoming dates, watch the recorded presentation and download the slide deck. Continue Reading Join the next WiscList migration Lunch & Learn, or watch video from July 8
July 14, 2020
The colors of cybersecurity
Perspectives from Chief Information Security Officer Bob Turner: Let's make the change and toss the old terms and invite new, accurate and non-offensive ways to express who we are and what we do. Continue Reading The colors of cybersecurity
July 13, 2020
Protect yourself from COVID-19 contact tracing scams
Learn from the Federal Trade Commission about COVID-19 contact tracing scams and how to protect yourself from them. Continue Reading Protect yourself from COVID-19 contact tracing scams
July 8, 2020
Antivirus solutions to replace Symantec
Learn what you need to do as the university's Symantec Antivirus license expires July 31 for faculty and staff. Continue Reading Antivirus solutions to replace Symantec
July 3, 2020Join us for a WiscList migration Lunch & Learn
Next one happens July 8. Discuss the project, get insight into features offered by Google Groups, ask questions and get answers from the project team. Continue Reading Join us for a WiscList migration Lunch & Learn
July 1, 2020- More IT News posts
The CISO's Perspective
The colors of cybersecurity
Perspectives from Chief Information Security Officer Bob Turner: Let's make the change and toss the old terms and invite new, accurate and non-offensive ways to express who we are and what we do. Continue Reading The colors of cybersecurity
July 13, 2020
Looking for opportunity in COVID-19
Perspectives from Chief Information Security Officer Bob Turner: While COVID-19 has brought challenges, it also brings great opportunities to rethink the way we work. Continue Reading Looking for opportunity in COVID-19
May 14, 2020
Remembering the Byrds
In the song “Turn! Turn! Turn!” the '60s folk group the Byrds sang of the inevitable cycle of change. The Office of Cybersecurity is experiencing such change in the departure of 2 key colleagues. Continue Reading Remembering the Byrds
January 29, 2020
The importance of Cybersecurity Awareness Month
October is a time to celebrate security people, processes, teams and initiatives. It’s also a time to reflect on some of those fundamental pieces of information protection and cybersecurity. Continue Reading The importance of Cybersecurity Awareness Month
October 17, 2019
The CISO’s Perspective: That awful moment when you hear “Auuuugh!!! Where’s my data?!?”
Data loss can happen – large or small, unstructured or formatted, simple files or complex databases. Continue Reading The CISO’s Perspective: That awful moment when you hear “Auuuugh!!! Where’s my data?!?”
September 27, 2019- More Cybersecurity Blog posts
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