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
Watch out for holiday scams
November 17, 2021
In this season of giving, be on the alert for the takers — Cybercriminals taking advantage of people’s generosity during the holiday season. Check out these helpful tips from CISO.
Secure your personal and University data and be safe online
November 15, 2021
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.
The big and little things you can do to secure your data
October 25, 2021
We have been sending weekly tips and actions you can take during Cybersecurity Awareness Month. We wrap it up with the top five tips to your secure data.
How can you be safe and secure online?
October 19, 2021
During National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, find best practices to be safe and secure online. Read the full email message about this and other ways to protect your data.
In the never-ending battle against unwanted email, UW enlists new guardian
October 11, 2021
Learn why UW Information Technology partnered with one of the leading cybersecurity firms in the world to provide a new email filtering system for the UW.
Get tips on how to secure your work laptop
October 6, 2021
Because stolen laptops are a common cause of unauthorized disclosure and loss of data at universities, learn how to protect this important asset.
