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
Tadd Smejkal the new DoIT Systems Engineering & Operations Director
The SEO department provides a core set of IT services. Tadd has been interim director for SEO since Dec 2018. Continue Reading Tadd Smejkal the new DoIT Systems Engineering & Operations Director
November 14, 2019
Joe Tarter the new DoIT Application Infrastructure Services Director
AIS provides what's needed to build and interconnect applications and websites. Joe has served as interim director since Oct 2018. Continue Reading Joe Tarter the new DoIT Application Infrastructure Services Director
November 14, 2019
Regents approve new undergraduate major in Data Science
The major will be offered in UW–Madison's new School of Computer, Data & Information Sciences. Continue Reading Regents approve new undergraduate major in Data Science
November 5, 2019
UW–Madison harnesses new technology to prevent threats at campus events
Imagine being at a UW–Madison event and having airport-level security—only no waits, no belts or jackets to take off, and no awkward pat-downs. Continue Reading UW–Madison harnesses new technology to prevent threats at campus events
November 5, 2019
Spots open at virtual Listening Session with CIO Lois Brooks
All in-person sessions are full. So we've scheduled a virtual session for Nov 26. Sign up now! Continue Reading Spots open at virtual Listening Session with CIO Lois Brooks
November 5, 2019
Tips for safer online holiday shopping
Shoppers will spend billions this year online. That creates a huge incentive for online swindlers. Here’s a list of tips to help you stay safe online. Continue Reading Tips for safer online holiday shopping
November 4, 2019
UW–Madison offers free form & survey tools
Need to gather information about a group, a segment, a project, an event? Faculty, staff & students can use these tools. Continue Reading UW–Madison offers free form & survey tools
November 2, 2019
Windows 7 & Windows Server 2008 end of life: January 2020
As of Jan 14, they'll no longer receive security updates, software patches & technical support. Learn what you need to do and who to contact. Continue Reading Windows 7 & Windows Server 2008 end of life: January 2020
November 1, 2019
You must enroll in multi-factor authentication before Oct 31!
Don't be tricked by procrastination! MFA-Duo is a treat once you know how to use it, even if your phone has issues. Continue Reading You must enroll in multi-factor authentication before Oct 31!
October 22, 2019
Top 5 Gartner picks of the week
Gartner for Technical Professionals is available for free to IT staff across UW–Madison. Here are 5 recent Gartner picks we think you'll find illuminating. Continue Reading Top 5 Gartner picks of the week
October 22, 2019
Get your cybersecurity nerd on at the last two October events!
October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Come join the fun at several events where you can learn how to keep your data safe. Continue Reading Get your cybersecurity nerd on at the last two October events!
October 22, 2019
Why you need Antivirus on your Linux system
Some Linux users will tell you that you don't need to run antivirus on Linux. Find out what they don't know. Continue Reading Why you need Antivirus on your Linux system
October 21, 2019
With Interop roadmap set, team drives forward with RFIs & MVPs
The Interop team has completed its initial phases resulting in the creation of the initiative roadmap and is moving forward with implementation. Continue Reading With Interop roadmap set, team drives forward with RFIs & MVPs
October 21, 2019
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
Learn which collaboration tools are best for you
If you're not using the UW–Madison versions of Google Drive, Box and Office 365 OneDrive and DoIT Shared Drive, you should. Here's why and how they compare. Continue Reading Learn which collaboration tools are best for you
October 8, 2019- 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
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