Learn how you can manage your organization’s passwords, tokens and API keys

If you manage your organization’s access to data, a CISO risk advisory resource can help you identify the tools you need to secure your organization’s work.

Metrics highlight UW-IT’s service to UW community

UW Information Technology (UW-IT) uses data to regularly measure its performance in key areas to consistently deliver a positive customer experience. See its third quarter FY23 numbers.

IMPORTANT: Implementation of UW Panopto Lecture Capture Retention Policy begins this June

To comply with the University of Washington’s records retention policies — and to adapt to a new Panopto contract that charges for the number of recordings created, archived and stored — UW-IT will begin implementing a retention policy for Panopto recordings in June 2023.

Upgrades planned for UW Shared Web Hosting PHP will improve performance

Owners and administrators of content management systems like WordPress and Drupal, and collaboration and documentation platforms like MediaWiki, will be able to take advantage of significant performance improvements when UW-IT upgrades the UW Shared Web Hosting servers.

Dispose of old computers and mobile devices securely with these resources

Learn how to delete data completely from computers and devices before you surplus or recycle them.

Passwords are still an important deterrent to cybercrime

May 4 is World Password Day, and the Office of the Chief Information Security Officer is reminding everyone of the importance of strong passwords and good password practices.

Celebrate GAAD by improving IT accessibility across the UW

Attend any or all of the free in-person or online presentations and workshops on various accessibility topics offered by UW-IT Accessible Technology Services as part of Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) on May 18. Activities include training on web accessibility testing tools, writing good alt text for images, creating accessible charts, accessible tables in Word and PDF, among others.