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
3 easy steps to help you land a tech job, for non-tech majors
You don’t need to be a genius in coding to find a job in tech. Here are steps you can take to land a career in the tech industry—even if you don’t know code. Continue Reading 3 easy steps to help you land a tech job, for non-tech majors
February 19, 2019
4 ways to better protect your privacy in social media apps
Social media is a great way to connect, but the apps can go too far with sharing your info. Here are some tips to help you leave a smaller digital footprint. Continue Reading 4 ways to better protect your privacy in social media apps
February 19, 2019
Tech help when you need it
Did you know you can get help with your personal tech from the DoIT Help Desk? If you’d like help with a new device, or just some tips and tricks, the DoIT Help Desk is here for you 7 days a week. Continue Reading Tech help when you need it
February 19, 2019
Which Webex tool should you use?
You’re about to schedule a meeting using Webex, but you’re not sure which tool to use. Is it Webex Meetings or Webex Teams? Find out! Continue Reading Which Webex tool should you use?
February 19, 2019
Top 10 Most Viewed KnowledgeBase articles
Did you know that the UW KnowledgeBase (KB) keeps a ranked list of the top articles of the week? The list includes KB articles on a wide variety of topics selected by faculty, staff, students. Continue Reading Top 10 Most Viewed KnowledgeBase articles
February 19, 2019
Improving the WiscList Service
In response to customer input, the WiscList service team recently changed some of WiscList's functionalities and devised longer-term plans to improve communications channels. Continue Reading Improving the WiscList Service
February 19, 2019
3 legal ways to stream TV and movies
Many copyright violations stem from watching movies or TV shows via torrents or illegal streams. Avoid copryright violation notices by using these legal streaming services. Continue Reading 3 legal ways to stream TV and movies
February 5, 2019
3 internet safety tips on Safer Internet Day
Safer Internet Day, February 5, 2019, is about celebrating the positive power of the internet and thinking about how we can come together to use this power for good. Continue Reading 3 internet safety tips on Safer Internet Day
February 5, 2019
New Hiring Strengthens Cybersecurity Initiative
The Office of Cybersecurity's current focus is on hiring additional staff in support of meeting the goals of the 2-year work plan. Continue Reading New Hiring Strengthens Cybersecurity Initiative
January 22, 2019
Why clear page titles are important
If the goal of posting content online is to get people to look at it, then one of the most important and achievable things to do is make sure the title of the page is clear. Continue Reading Why clear page titles are important
January 22, 2019
Find your tax info and more in MyUW
Your MyUW account gives you access to documents and apps that will help you verify your benefits, prepare your taxes, learn new skills and more. Continue Reading Find your tax info and more in MyUW
January 22, 2019
Customize MyUW for 2019
Start 2019 right with MyUW in 2 ways: Update your contact information, and customize your MyUW experience. Continue Reading Customize MyUW for 2019
January 22, 2019
3 ways to fillet your phish
Few phishing emails can still be recognized by poor English usage. Here are 3 ways to protect yourself from sophisticated phishing campaigns that seem legit. Continue Reading 3 ways to fillet your phish
January 22, 2019
Webex rolls out Monday Jan 28
Starting Mon Jan 28, all active faculty, staff and student employees will have access to Webex Meetings and Webex Teams. Continue Reading Webex rolls out Monday Jan 28
January 22, 2019
Core Services Organizational Changes, Effective Feb 1 2019
These changes better align services and people to improve service and team ownership for outcomes. Continue Reading Core Services Organizational Changes, Effective Feb 1 2019
January 17, 2019- More IT News posts
The CISO's Perspective
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
How the new NetID login security helps
What is multi-factor authentication or MFA? It adds an additional step to your NetID login process. Continue Reading How the new NetID login security helps
October 8, 2018- More Cybersecurity Blog posts
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