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
Listen, learn, act: Coming to grips with the death of George Floyd
From CIO Lois Brooks: I’m writing now to share my thoughts with you with the hope that reading them connects us together, and to offer my commitment to you. Continue Reading Listen, learn, act: Coming to grips with the death of George Floyd
June 5, 2020
COVID-19 consumer warnings & safety tips
Two recently published articles offer relevant and useful information for staying cybersecure online. Continue Reading COVID-19 consumer warnings & safety tips
June 3, 2020
New storage quotas for Box after unexpected contract changes
Beginning June 15, 2020, UW–Madison Box accounts will no longer have unlimited storage and all accounts will be subject to a storage quota. Continue Reading New storage quotas for Box after unexpected contract changes
June 3, 2020
IT Projects Update Forum offers deep dive into ‘Interop’
The Interoperability Initiative aims to map out a more thoughtful approach to how hundreds of applications across the university interact with each other. Continue Reading IT Projects Update Forum offers deep dive into ‘Interop’
June 3, 2020
WiscList Main migration button live; all email lists will be moved by Dec 21
As of June 1, you'll see a prompt upon logging in that invites you to migrate your lists from WiscList Main to Google Groups. Continue Reading WiscList Main migration button live; all email lists will be moved by Dec 21
June 2, 2020
Qualys training now available
Learn how Qualys can help improve your vulnerability management. Continue Reading Qualys training now available
June 2, 2020
Create a custom background for MS Teams virtual meetings
Did you know that you can set a custom background for MS Teams in a couple of easy steps? Continue Reading Create a custom background for MS Teams virtual meetings
June 1, 2020
Virtually attend the 2020 IT Professionals Conference
The FREE IT Professionals Conference will take place on June 4 & 5. Continue Reading Virtually attend the 2020 IT Professionals Conference
June 1, 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
Announcing: 1st annual IT Recognition Awards program
We work with excellent people who do awesome things. It’s time we tell their stories and recognize them for how amazing they are. Continue Reading Announcing: 1st annual IT Recognition Awards program
May 14, 2020
Spring 2020 IT Projects Update Forum: May 27
Get project briefs on 4 major projects and a deep dive on the Interoperability Transformation Initiative. Continue Reading Spring 2020 IT Projects Update Forum: May 27
May 12, 2020
Adobe Creative Cloud now available free to students
The popular graphic design software is temporarily available for free to students through July 6, 2020. Continue Reading Adobe Creative Cloud now available free to students
May 8, 2020
Patrick Johnson’s gave Help Desk AD finalist presentation
Patrick Johnson gave a finalist presentation for DoIT Help Desk Assistant Director. Results will be announced shortly. Continue Reading Patrick Johnson’s gave Help Desk AD finalist presentation
May 8, 2020
New COVID-19 phishing email impersonates campus leadership
A new COVID-19 related phishing campaign on has appeared campus, where the attacker impersonates UW–Madison leadership. Learn how to protect yourself. Continue Reading New COVID-19 phishing email impersonates campus leadership
May 7, 2020
Why restart your computer?
Your computer benefits from periodic restarts for a variety of reasons. Learn about them here. Continue Reading Why restart your computer?
May 6, 2020- More IT News posts
The CISO's Perspective
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
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- More Cybersecurity Blog posts
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