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
Join us for Data Privacy Month Brown Bags
On Jan 23 and 29, panelists will discuss how to secure, store and protect your personal data, as well as regulatory compliance issues. Continue Reading Join us for Data Privacy Month Brown Bags
January 22, 2020
How to add a new device to MFA-Duo
Got a new smartphone for the holidays? Follow these steps to manage your MFA-Duo preferences and devices. Continue Reading How to add a new device to MFA-Duo
January 21, 2020
Financial aid phishing attempt hits a UW System school
Please review the signs and red flags that can help you identify a phishing scam. And remember: if you are ever unsure whether an email is legitimate, do not respond to it. Continue Reading Financial aid phishing attempt hits a UW System school
January 21, 2020
HIPAA online training due Jan 31
The training reflects UW–Madison’s commitment to the privacy and security of our patients’ and research subjects’ protected health information. Continue Reading HIPAA online training due Jan 31
January 21, 2020
Cybersecurity response to world events: “Keep calm & carry on”
In the wake of the recent events with Iran, there has been significant discussion regarding the nature and potential impact of cybersecurity threats UW–Madison may be under. Continue Reading Cybersecurity response to world events: “Keep calm & carry on”
January 21, 2020
Learn Agile and Scrum foundations in hands-on workshop
On Mar 4 at the Memorial Union: learn how to deliver fast, deliver often and manage risks through frequent feedback, prioritization, and iteration. Continue Reading Learn Agile and Scrum foundations in hands-on workshop
January 15, 2020
Have you updated TikTok lately?
If you haven't updated the TikTop app since Dec 15, please do so right away; the December update fixed serious security problems. Continue Reading Have you updated TikTok lately?
January 14, 2020
Beware these 3 government impersonation income tax scams in 2020
Learn to recognize and protect yourself from 3 kinds of government impersonation scams that are already being reported this year. Continue Reading Beware these 3 government impersonation income tax scams in 2020
January 14, 2020
Join a Next Gen Network discovery session this month
To modernize UW–Madison's network, the first phase of the Next Gen Network Strategic Initiative is all about discovery. We need your participation! Continue Reading Join a Next Gen Network discovery session this month
January 13, 2020
Grow your cybersecurity skills & earn key certifications
2 courses in network security infrastructure & cybersecurity will take place in early 2020, taught by Stronger International. Continue Reading Grow your cybersecurity skills & earn key certifications
January 9, 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
January 9, 2020
Data Center firewall maintenance
Network Services will perform maintenance on our data center hardware firewall 12am‑8am, Jan 12. Continue Reading Data Center firewall maintenance
January 8, 2020
For researchers: Learn to develop & automate your workflows
Learn how to make your research methods more reproducible & automated at workshops hosted by UW–Madison's Data Science Hub on Jan 22 & 23. Continue Reading For researchers: Learn to develop & automate your workflows
January 7, 2020
Kyla Farroll named Enterprise CRM Assistant Director
Farroll has over 10 years of experience in CRM systems, processes & implementations plus 25 years in higher education. Continue Reading Kyla Farroll named Enterprise CRM Assistant Director
January 6, 2020
‘Business email compromise’ scam sent to university recipients over the holidays
If you are ever unsure whether an email message is legitimate, do not respond to it. Find out how you can help prevent cyber attacks. Continue Reading ‘Business email compromise’ scam sent to university recipients over the holidays
January 6, 2020- More IT News posts
The CISO's Perspective
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
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
- January
- January 23
- January 23Active Teaching Lab - Supporting Mental Health in Canvas Practices to use technology to anticipate and proactively respond to student needs.1:00 PM, 120 Middleton Building
- January 24
- January 27
- January 28Next Gen Network Discovery SessionHelp DoIT create a network strategy for the future.9:30 AM, Wisconsin Institute for Discovery