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
Todd Shechter named Chief Technology Officer
Todd brings over 20 years of experience leading IT teams and a deep understanding of complex higher education institutions. He begins his new role October 14. Continue Reading Todd Shechter named Chief Technology Officer
July 16, 2019
Protect yourself from SMS scammers
Want to know how to protect yourself from SMS text phishing attacks? Andy O’Donnell of Lifewire recently wrote a helpful article on the topic. Continue Reading Protect yourself from SMS scammers
July 16, 2019
Rescheduled seminar: Using metrics to demonstrate IT value
Join us Wed July 24 in Union South. Ron Yanosky of EDUCAUSE, Gartner & Harvard shows how to create, track, and demonstrate IT value with metrics. Free! Continue Reading Rescheduled seminar: Using metrics to demonstrate IT value
July 16, 2019
5 Things to know about DNS over HTTPS
DNS over HTTPS (DoH) is a new way to provide domain name services that encrypt DNS requests, making it hard for bad guys to snoop on or spoof network users. Continue Reading 5 Things to know about DNS over HTTPS
July 16, 2019
Attend Cybersecurity Basics at Lockdown 2019
Want to learn about Cybersecurity Basics? Join us July 17 at Lockdown 2019 and learn how to keep you and your family safe on the internet. Continue Reading Attend Cybersecurity Basics at Lockdown 2019
June 21, 2019
Defending the Endpoint! Improving Management, Security & Mobile Devices
CISO Bob Turner says something must be done to better manage and secure data and data access points. Continue Reading Defending the Endpoint! Improving Management, Security & Mobile Devices
June 16, 2019
New devices help protect your University data
How does the UW-Madison Office of Cybersecurity keep our networks safe from cyber attacks? By frequently investing in and implementing new technologies. Continue Reading New devices help protect your University data
June 12, 2019
Licensing changes may affect your use of Adobe applications
Serialized installations of Adobe products like Acrobat and Photoshop will not work after November 16, 2019. Read more to see if you need to take action. Continue Reading Licensing changes may affect your use of Adobe applications
June 11, 2019Register for Lockdown 2019 today!
Registration for Lockdown 2019 is open. Join us July 17 at the Monona Terrace. Continue Reading Register for Lockdown 2019 today!
June 11, 2019
Reminder: ITIL v4 training classes coming to campus
Get up to speed on the industry-standard service-delivery framework. Each class limited to 15 attendees, so reserve your spot today! Continue Reading Reminder: ITIL v4 training classes coming to campus
June 8, 2019
Can You change your NetID?
Have you ever wondered if you can change your NetID? Turns out you can, in some circumstances. Find out why and how. Continue Reading Can You change your NetID?
June 6, 2019
Tech Store closing June 7; walk-in support continues
Thank you all for the overwhelming support as we have worked to decommission our retail operations. Continue Reading Tech Store closing June 7; walk-in support continues
May 29, 2019
Eduroam’s Trusted Certificate Gets an Update
Eduroam, UW–Madison’s secure wireless network, is updating its trusted certificate on Wednesday, May 22, at 5pm. Continue Reading Eduroam’s Trusted Certificate Gets an Update
May 29, 2019
Help Desk is here to stay following Tech Store closure
The high-quality, in-person service and support from the DoIT Help Desk will continue at the 1210 W Dayton St location. Continue Reading Help Desk is here to stay following Tech Store closure
May 24, 2019
Bruce Maas selected for prestigious leadership award
Former CIO Maas will receive $10,000; he plans to donate $5,000 each to the university's Information Technology Academy & iSchool. Continue Reading Bruce Maas selected for prestigious leadership award
May 23, 2019- More IT News posts
The CISO's Perspective
Defending the Endpoint! Improving Management, Security & Mobile Devices
CISO Bob Turner says something must be done to better manage and secure data and data access points. Continue Reading Defending the Endpoint! Improving Management, Security & Mobile Devices
June 16, 2019
The CISO’s Perspective – Spring has sprung (finally): What happened last Winter
After 18 months of working in committee, teams, and the editing and socialization process, our Chief Information Officer, Lois Brooks, had the opportunity to review and approve our Information Security Program and 2018 – 2021 Cybersecurity Strategy. Continue Reading The CISO’s Perspective – Spring has sprung (finally): What happened last Winter
May 16, 2019
Continuous Diagnostics & Mitigation: Lather, Rinse, Repeat
As we ponder how we can practice the art of continuous improvement, the concept of Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation is a significant game changer for UW–Madison. Continue Reading Continuous Diagnostics & Mitigation: Lather, Rinse, Repeat
February 27, 2019
New Year’s Resolutions
THE CISO'S PERSPECTIVE: Elevating our cybersecurity program to what the National Institute for Standards and Technology’s Cybersecurity Framework calls adaptive. Continue Reading New Year’s Resolutions
January 9, 2019
The CISO’s Perspective – The next step – making the Cybersecurity Program a Success!
This CISO’s Perspective blog is adapted from an article published in CIO Review online. Here at UW-Madison, we are constantly reminded of the increasing threat to information, systems and data. Every day there is a… Continue Reading The CISO’s Perspective – The next step – making the Cybersecurity Program a Success!
October 18, 2018- More Cybersecurity Blog posts
IT Events
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- July 25Excel 2: Data VisualizationSoftware Training for Students (STS)5:00 PM, B1144A DeLuca Biochemistry Building
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