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
The Importance of Cybersecurity Awareness Month
Welcome to Fall and happy Cybersecurity Awareness Month! That’s right, just like National Ice Cream Month in July, National Pet Month in May, National Honey Month in September, or any other month-long celebration, we are… Continue Reading The Importance of Cybersecurity Awareness Month
October 17, 2019
Windows 7 & Windows Server 2008 end of life: January 2020
As of Jan 14, they'll no longer receive security updates, software patches & technical support. Learn what you need to do and who to contact. Continue Reading Windows 7 & Windows Server 2008 end of life: January 2020
October 15, 2019
How to use MFA-Duo even if your smartphone has issues
Trying to figure out the fastest way to authenticate with MFA-Duo? Get your answer here! Continue Reading How to use MFA-Duo even if your smartphone has issues
October 14, 2019
Top 5 Gartner picks of the week
Gartner for Technical Professionals is available for free to IT staff across UW–Madison. Here are 5 recent Gartner picks we think you'll find illuminating. Continue Reading Top 5 Gartner picks of the week
October 8, 2019
Learn which collaboration tools are best for you
If you're not using the UW–Madison versions of Google Drive, Box and Office 365 OneDrive and DoIT Shared Drive, you should. Here's why and how they compare. Continue Reading Learn which collaboration tools are best for you
October 8, 2019
Avoid Hate Symbols
Choosing an icon or acronym for your project, group, etc? Consider vetting your choices against the Anti Defamation League's database of hate symbols. Continue Reading Avoid Hate Symbols
October 8, 2019
Get your cybersecurity nerd on this October!
October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Come join the fun at several events where you can learn how to keep your data safe. Continue Reading Get your cybersecurity nerd on this October!
October 8, 2019
Study smarter, not harder
Manage your study time and memorize information more effectively with these study tips! Continue Reading Study smarter, not harder
October 8, 2019
3 tips to help you manage UW & personal google accounts
If you have an active NetID you also have UW–Madison G Suite account. But can you distinguish it from your personal Google account? Find out how, today! Continue Reading 3 tips to help you manage UW & personal google accounts
October 4, 2019
Tamara Walker selected as DoIT User Services Director
Tamara will lead the department that provides to the whole university help desk support, endpoint support, enterprise software licensing, IT metrics and analytics, and enterprise-scale productivity applications. Continue Reading Tamara Walker selected as DoIT User Services Director
October 3, 2019
Adobe Creative Cloud updates: Expiring serial numbers & redesigned desktop app
Serialized installs expiring & desktop app design changes coming Nov 16; learning sessions Oct 16. Continue Reading Adobe Creative Cloud updates: Expiring serial numbers & redesigned desktop app
October 3, 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
Keep your NetID & password safe
Follow these steps to help keep your private information (which includes financial, school & work information) private! Continue Reading Keep your NetID & password safe
September 25, 2019
Get training for Cisco AMP on Oct 31
IT admins across campus: Get familiar with the AMP endpoint connector and the AMP administrative console. Continue Reading Get training for Cisco AMP on Oct 31
September 24, 2019
Help us with your feedback & earn $25/hour
Join our Student Advisory Group and provide feedback on the user experience of our digital services and products. Continue Reading Help us with your feedback & earn $25/hour
September 24, 2019- More IT News posts
The CISO's Perspective
The Importance of Cybersecurity Awareness Month
Welcome to Fall and happy Cybersecurity Awareness Month! That’s right, just like National Ice Cream Month in July, National Pet Month in May, National Honey Month in September, or any other month-long celebration, we are… Continue Reading The Importance of Cybersecurity Awareness Month
October 17, 2019The 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
The CISO’s Perspective: Remembering the Magnificent Seven
CISO Bob Turner honors 7 victims of 9/11 whom he knew personally. Continue Reading The CISO’s Perspective: Remembering the Magnificent Seven
September 11, 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
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- More Cybersecurity Blog posts
IT Events
- October
- October 21
- October 23Photoshop 2: Portrait Retouching and Color CorrectionSoftware Training for Students (STS)6:00 PM, B1144A DeLuca Biochemistry Building
- October 24
- October 24
- October 25