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
Be wary of CARES scam targeting UW students
May 29, 2020
Learn how to spot scams using news about The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act that target UW students.
Before you leave for the summer, set up your UW NetID recovery options
May 27, 2020
Every year, more than 5,000 callers request help to reset a UW NetID password. You don’t have to be one of them. 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. The options allow you to recover your password by having a secret code sent to you by phone (text message or voice) or by email.
Strengthen your password security for World Password Day on May 7
May 6, 2020
Get tips in this video for smart computing, including strengthening your password by using a combination of letters, numbers and special characters for strong passwords and avoiding using the same password for multiple websites, accounts and applications.
Protect yourself from scams with these security tips
April 24, 2020
Take these steps now to secure your computers, devices, collaboration platforms and home networks. Remember that phishing campaigns and other scams are targeting new remote working conditions, fears about the coronavirus and expectations around the stimulus checks to try to trick people into giving up personal and banking information.
“Remember me” makes two-factor authentication more convenient
April 22, 2020
Check the “remember me” option when you use Duo two-factor authentication on trusted devices, and you won’t have to confirm it’s you each time you sign in. The option shouldn’t be used on public or shared computers nor those you don’t sign into and cannot lock down.
Learn how the Emotet malware works so you can protect yourself
April 20, 2020
Find out how malicious hackers have used Emotet to target universities and get some tips for how to protect yourself from their tactics.
