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
5 of the Best Places to Study on Campus
Exams are just around the corner. So if you're looking for that perfect study nook on campus, you might find your ideal study spot on our list. Continue Reading 5 of the Best Places to Study on Campus
April 16, 2019
Call for proposals Lockdown ’19
Help your colleagues address the challenges we face as more devices make up our cyber world. Proposal deadline: May 6. Continue Reading Call for proposals Lockdown ’19
April 16, 2019
Earth Day tip: How to recycle your old electronics on campus
Our drive to upgrade our gadgets produces a growing supply of hazardous electronic waste. Be part of the solution with DoIT's electronics recycling program. Continue Reading Earth Day tip: How to recycle your old electronics on campus
April 15, 2019
Improving the WiscList Service: April 2019 Update
The WiscList service team is currently identifying the requirements for university email list services and evaluating replacement services. Continue Reading Improving the WiscList Service: April 2019 Update
April 11, 2019
Save the date Lockdown ’19
Save the date for the 19th annual UW–Madison Lockdown Technology and Cybersecurity Conference, taking place Wed Jul 17 at Monona Terrace. Continue Reading Save the date Lockdown ’19
April 1, 2019
Student Employees Help Protect Your Data
Meet a student hired to help monitor the university network and devices through the UW Cyber Security Operations Center (CSOC). Continue Reading Student Employees Help Protect Your Data
April 1, 2019
Recruiting students who use assistive tech: $25/hr
Do you use assistive technology to navigate online? We need your help. Earn $25/hr. Continue Reading Recruiting students who use assistive tech: $25/hr
April 1, 2019
Box Contract Update and Backup Language
New license agreement encourages customers to review how they use UW–Madison Box for file storage. Continue Reading Box Contract Update and Backup Language
April 1, 2019
Explore IT Innovations at Showcase Apr 17
This year's IT-themed entries at Showcase feature a wide range of services and processes that can enhance your relationship with technology. Continue Reading Explore IT Innovations at Showcase Apr 17
April 1, 2019
Turn off your phone to raise your grade?
In some classes, devices such as laptops, phones and tablets are necessary; in others, they're just a distraction. Here are tips for enjoying distraction-free learning. Continue Reading Turn off your phone to raise your grade?
March 29, 2019
Spring cleaning: Protect your laptop from viruses
The best way to protect yourself from viruses is by installing anti-virus software. Free download for UW-Madison students, faculty and staff. Continue Reading Spring cleaning: Protect your laptop from viruses
March 22, 2019
Pick your tile size on MyUW
Your MyUW home page tiles are available in 2 sizes. You can choose which size works best for you on each of your devices. Continue Reading Pick your tile size on MyUW
March 18, 2019
Dive into Data April 9 at ITLC
Interact with colleagues and experts at this year’s data-focused event. Keynote address by Carlie Idoine, Gartner Research Director for Business Analytics and Data Science. Continue Reading Dive into Data April 9 at ITLC
March 18, 2019
Use narrative structure to engage project stakeholders
IT professionals across campus often undertake complex projects. Telling a project's story can help stakeholders understand and engage. Continue Reading Use narrative structure to engage project stakeholders
March 18, 2019
Accessibility for Content Creators: free seminar
Learn how to make your web content more accessible and usable for all users. Thu Mar 21, 1-3pm, Memorial Library. Continue Reading Accessibility for Content Creators: free seminar
March 18, 2019- More IT News posts
The CISO's Perspective
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, 2019
The 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
Manage sensitive data? Attend this campus event on October 24
Compliance Processes panel event on October 24, Union South You may need to comply with federal regulations if you work in areas that are impacted by these categories: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) General Data Protection… Continue Reading Manage sensitive data? Attend this campus event on October 24
October 12, 2018
The Pentateuch (well, sort of)…
As far back as the Confirmation classes I took when I was in middle school (which I remember being called Junior High School), I’ve always thought of the first five books of the Bible as setting the baseline for how people should act. Our pastors and teachers called these books The Pentateuch... Continue Reading The Pentateuch (well, sort of)…
October 12, 2018- More Cybersecurity Blog posts
IT Events
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- April 22
- April 22Photoshop 2: Portrait Retouching and Color CorrectionSoftware Training for Students (STS)6:00 PM, B1144A DeLuca Biochemistry Building
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- April 24