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
Student rollout of multi-factor authentication starts soon!
Beginning Sept 9, UW–Madison students will have the opportunity to enroll in MFA-Duo. All students will be required to enroll by October 31. Continue Reading Student rollout of multi-factor authentication starts soon!
August 19, 2019
New initiative aims to improve IT system integrations
The Interoperability Transformation Initiative is making progress on untangling the university’s complex IT architecture to get you more information, more easily. Continue Reading New initiative aims to improve IT system integrations
August 14, 2019
5 steps for securing your computer
Spend just a couple of minutes learning 5 basic steps that will help you keep your computer safe when you go online. Continue Reading 5 steps for securing your computer
August 14, 2019
4 vital tech resources for new Badgers
Welcome to UW–Madison! We’re here to help you with technology so that you can get the most out of your time on campus. Continue Reading 4 vital tech resources for new Badgers
August 14, 2019
WiscList migration update
In order to ensure the team has captured all requirements, we've extended the migration time frame to summer 2020. Continue Reading WiscList migration update
August 14, 2019
5 of the best places to study on campus
Pretty soon you'll be looking for that perfect study nook on campus. We're sure you'll find your ideal study spot on our list. Continue Reading 5 of the best places to study on campus
August 14, 2019
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- 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, 2019The 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
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