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IT News
Resources for working & learning remotely
Here's a post that collects a growing list of links to websites, KBs and other helpful docs that address many of our questions. Continue Reading Resources for working & learning remotely
March 18, 2020
Learn how to best use Webex Meetings to stay connected
Get the Webex Meetings resources and training you need to stay connected. Continue Reading Learn how to best use Webex Meetings to stay connected
March 18, 2020
Beware of COVID-19 phishing attempts and websites
It didn’t take long for cybercriminals to take advantage of the panic. Here are some tips to help avoid getting duped. Continue Reading Beware of COVID-19 phishing attempts and websites
March 12, 2020
A message from Chancellor Rebecca Blank: updates to campus operations
To lessen the risk to our community as much as possible, UW–Madison will suspend Spring Semester face-to-face instruction effective Mon, March 23. Get the latest updates at covid19.wisc.edu. Continue Reading A message from Chancellor Rebecca Blank: updates to campus operations
March 11, 2020
Attend a Box cloud storage discovery session (Update: postponed)
Update: The last 2 sessions, 3/12 & 3/16, have been postponed. Continue Reading Attend a Box cloud storage discovery session (Update: postponed)
March 11, 2020
Learn how to recognize and report phishing
Phishing: A scammer attempts to get financial or other confidential information by posing as a reputable entity in an electronic communication. Be skeptical and look for these warning signs. Continue Reading Learn how to recognize and report phishing
March 11, 2020
Adobe Design Circle Scholarship awards creativity in design, technology
The undergraduate scholarships award up to $25,000 for up to four years, ideal for students who want to enter product design or experience design-related careers. Continue Reading Adobe Design Circle Scholarship awards creativity in design, technology
March 4, 2020
Your phone is probably gross. Wash your hands—and don’t forget your devices.
Practice good hand hygiene, definitely. But to help prevent illness, don't forget about your smartphone, keyboard and other tech devices, too. Continue Reading Your phone is probably gross. Wash your hands—and don’t forget your devices.
March 4, 2020
Tips to keep your data safer when traveling
If you use public WiFi when you travel, personal data on your devices are at risk unless you take steps to protect it. Continue Reading Tips to keep your data safer when traveling
March 1, 2020
Administrative Transformation Program status update
Get an overview of the Feb 26 update, and learn about core questions at the heart of ATP, described as a “reimagining” of UW's administrative infrastructure. Continue Reading Administrative Transformation Program status update
February 27, 2020
Attend presentations for AIS assistant director finalists
Three finalists have been selected. Please participate in the process by attending the presentations and giving feedback. Continue Reading Attend presentations for AIS assistant director finalists
February 25, 2020
UW study designs novel approach for understanding teens and technology
What teens find important on social media is a better measure of how they interact with technology than time spent using social media, according to a UW study. Continue Reading UW study designs novel approach for understanding teens and technology
February 19, 2020
DoIT proactively plans for potential remote working scenarios
As coronavirus continues to make national headlines, proactive preparation is underway within DoIT to ensure we’re ready to serve UW–Madison’s technology needs in any scenario. Continue Reading DoIT proactively plans for potential remote working scenarios
February 19, 2020
You can help shape the 2020 IT Professionals Conference
Take the conference topic survey to give input on what you want addressed at this year's event. Continue Reading You can help shape the 2020 IT Professionals Conference
February 18, 2020
Call for Proposals: Cybersecurity Forward 2020 (formerly Lockdown)
With this new name, we are now seeking session proposals for the Cybersecurity Forward 2020 Conference. Deadline to submit: March 15. Continue Reading Call for Proposals: Cybersecurity Forward 2020 (formerly Lockdown)
February 18, 2020- More IT News posts
The CISO's Perspective
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
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- More Cybersecurity Blog posts
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