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
Dell departmental purchases moving to Shop@UW
As of Nov 1, all university purchases of Dell products will be done using Shop@UW. Continue Reading Dell departmental purchases moving to Shop@UW
November 13, 2018
Free (virtual) web accessibility conference
Learn how to make your web content and online resources more accessible via a live stream of the Accessing Higher Ground conference–a national accessible media, web, and technology conference for higher education. The Center for Digital… Continue Reading Free (virtual) web accessibility conference
November 6, 2018
Enrollment is coming; it’ll be easier this time
Quickly pick courses, build schedules, and enroll in classes with the Course Search & Enroll app. Continue Reading Enrollment is coming; it’ll be easier this time
November 1, 2018
What to know about downloading legally on campus networks
Free movies and music are great perks that we easily take for granted as online consumers. However, we put ourselves at risk when we—knowingly or not—download or use this material illegally or commit other copyright… Continue Reading What to know about downloading legally on campus networks
October 22, 2018
Cybersecurity made easy in 5 ways
We’ve selected the most useful cybersecurity guides from our trove of best practices. Take small steps today to protect your privacy and subvert attacks in the future. Scams to avoid: Protecting your online identity (4… Continue Reading Cybersecurity made easy in 5 ways
October 21, 2018
3 Tips for more secure social media
Do you want to: better protect your social media accounts, keep your social content more private, or protect your personal data on your phone from intrusive social media apps? If so, please read on because… Continue Reading 3 Tips for more secure social media
October 19, 2018
Is that election video you’re watching fake?
Election time misinformation is nothing new. What is new are deepfakes, video forgeries that show their subjects saying things they never did. Learn to recognize potential election misinformation. Continue Reading Is that election video you’re watching fake?
October 19, 2018
New interim directors named to DoIT EIS and US departments
DoIT is pleased to announce two interim director assignments for DoIT’s Enterprise Internet Services and User Services. Joe Tarter will assume the role of Director – Enterprise Internet Services (EIS) on an interim basis. Joe has… Continue Reading New interim directors named to DoIT EIS and US departments
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
Protect yourself on Facebook (even if Facebook can’t)
Facebook recently experienced another security breach. Here’s an opportunity to own your security on Facebook. Continue Reading Protect yourself on Facebook (even if Facebook can’t)
October 8, 2018
Make your digital life more secure; attend these campus events in October
Keeping your digital life safe requires constant vigilance, and each year it becomes more challenging and complex. Continue Reading Make your digital life more secure; attend these campus events in October
October 8, 2018
NetID login process changing for enhanced security
To better protect the intellectual property and personal information of faculty, staff, and the digital assets of our campus, UW–Madison is adding a second verification step to the NetID login process for web-based applications. Continue Reading NetID login process changing for enhanced security
October 8, 2018
Apple’s native iOS Mail app has a security risk. Here’s how to fix it.
There's a security issue with Apple’s iOS Mail app that could expose NetID credentials on the network. If you use the iOS Mail app, follow these steps to fix it. Continue Reading Apple’s native iOS Mail app has a security risk. Here’s how to fix it.
October 8, 2018- More IT News posts
The CISO's Perspective
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, 2018Manage 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, 2018The 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, 2018How 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, 2018Moving beyond FUD, Part II
As a general rule, fear, uncertainty and doubt (known as FUD in cybersecurity circles) are discouraged as an effective method of influencing audiences. Is there ever a situation where FUD is useful? Sam Curry is… Continue Reading Moving beyond FUD, Part II
July 19, 2018- More Cybersecurity Blog posts
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