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News

IT never sleeps. There’s always news to share. Here’s the latest from our digital campus and beyond.

Next Gen Network

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

Cyber Security Success

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

Phishing

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

Firewall

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

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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

Bascom Hall in the summer

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

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‘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

CIO Blog

In both recreation and innovation, pace & planning matter

From CIO Lois Brooks: When I think about the important work ahead of us this year in the Division of Information Technology, my thoughts perhaps surprisingly turn to sports. Continue Reading In both recreation and innovation, pace & planning matter

UW Office of Cybersecurity

Unlicensed Malwarebytes use on campus

Unlicensed installations of Malwarebytes anti-malware software on UW–Madison systems should be removed. Instead please use Cisco AMP. Continue Reading Unlicensed Malwarebytes use on campus

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Think on your feet—and have fun—with Leadership Improv

The frequent laughter at Leadership Improv often betrays the no-nonsense leadership competencies reinforced through each game. But every activity has a lesson—even if it involves a twisted gerbil. Continue Reading Think on your feet—and have fun—with Leadership Improv

Winter Break Hours

Winter break DoIT Help Desk hours

The DoIT Walk-In Help Desk at 1210 W Dayton St will be closed Dec 23-Jan 1. The phone Help Desk will be closed Dec 24, 25, 31 & Jan 1. Continue Reading Winter break DoIT Help Desk hours

Online phone scams

5 ways to protect your phone from online threats

Your phone contains much that is valuable to cybercriminals. Fortunately, there are ways you can protect your phone from the threats they pose. Continue Reading 5 ways to protect your phone from online threats

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