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
Pick up some tips on how to secure your computer and University data
September 3, 2021
Use this handy guide to help you secure your computer against viruses, malware and other problems that could compromise UW information — and your own work.
Staff can opt in to 2FA on the web before it’s required on Aug. 31
August 25, 2021
You already use two-factor authentication (2FA) with Workday, and now you can take advantage of 2FA when signing in to your UW NetID and password on the web for better security.
Staff can opt in to 2FA on the web before it’s required on Aug. 31
August 19, 2021
You already use two-factor authentication (2FA) with Workday, and now you can take advantage of 2FA when signing in to your UW NetID and password on the web for better security.
Set up your UW NetID recovery options
August 2, 2021
Add your mobile number and email address so if you forget your password or get locked out, you can regain access to your UW NetID.
Before you print, read this “PrintNightmare” advisory
July 22, 2021
Please, be aware of the latest Windows vulnerability affecting software that manages all print jobs and may be compromised by unauthorized users.
Staff can opt in to 2FA on the web before it’s required on Aug. 31
July 14, 2021
You already use two-factor authentication (2FA) with Workday, and now you can take advantage of 2FA when signing in to your UW NetID and password on the web for better security.
