Office of the UW Chief Information Security Officer
The Office of the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) promotes a culture of shared responsibility to safeguard personal and institutional data. Services are designed to assist the UW community by monitoring, analyzing, and forecasting threats to information assets, advising on risk management and on contracts related to data security, providing in-person and online education, consulting on incident management, and developing and managing University policies related to information security.
Popular options:
- Risk Advisories and Best Practices
- Online Training
- Information Security and Privacy Laws and Regulations
Security and privacy news
Think like an attacker! Sign up for Web App Security 101 course
November 16, 2020
Elevate your security awareness in this three-hour class on Dec. 9, 9 a.m.- noon by understanding how cybercriminals find vulnerabilities in web apps. In the course offered by the Office of the Chief Information Security Officer, UW security experts will share how developers and web professionals can produce safer online apps and websites.
Election aftermath: New website offers tips for digital wellness and safety
November 5, 2020
Several campus partners worked together to create an online safety strategy web page to help the UW community learn how to address possible incidents of online harassment.
Secure your personal and University data and be safe online
October 22, 2020
Learn best practices for securing your personal and University data from theft and accidental disclosure, including tips on how to recognize phishing emails and email scams and where to report them. Securing data is our shared responsibility, and this information will help you be aware of cyber threats and know how to use University resources appropriately.
Cybersecurity Awareness Month tips: securing your laptop
October 16, 2020
Learn how to secure your laptop and other mobile devices to protect personal and University data, with tips from the UW Chief Information Security Officer.
Better protect data online by opting in to 2FA on the web
October 15, 2020
Employees can better protect institutional and personal data by opting in to two-factor authentication (2FA) when signing in with UW NetID on the web. As an employee, you already use 2FA to sign in to Workday and other systems. By opting in to 2FA on the web, you help ensure your UW NetID and other systems are protected too. 2FA adds a layer of security when you sign in with your UW NetID. First you enter your password, then use a 2FA device to prove it’s really you.
For Cybersecurity Awareness month, 7 easy tips to protect your smartphone
October 8, 2020
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, so learn how to configure your phone to protect personal and University data from others. Setting a pin or pass code to unlock your phone is just the start.
