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.
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- Risk Advisories and Best Practices
- Online Training
- Information Security and Privacy Laws and Regulations
Security and privacy news
Help spread awareness of importance of backing up data all year long
March 31, 2021
March 31 is World Backup Day, so make sure your data and devices are backed up frequently on a secure drive, server or storage. A backup can help you maintain access to your data if your device is lost or stolen, if a hard drive fails, or if a computer system is compromised by malicious software such as ransomware.
Keep forgetting your passwords? Get a password manager
February 19, 2021
Automatically fill in passwords and safely share passwords with others by using LastPass, a secure browser-based password management tool. Available to UW staff with a valid budget.
Sign up for Web App Security 101 course
February 10, 2021
Produce safer apps and websites for the UW community in this three--hour class, March 10, 9 a.m.-noon. Designed for UW developers and web professionals. The course is offered through the office of the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO).
Observe Data Privacy Day on Jan. 28 by expanding use of 2FA
January 28, 2021
Opt in to two-factor authentication (2FA) on the web to add a layer of security to your data when you sign in with your UW NetID and password.
Beware of phishing emails asking for W-2 information
January 20, 2021
Learn how to protect yourself from cybercriminals who try to steal an employee’s login credentials so that they can download Wage and Tax Statements (Form W-2). They then can use the W-2 information to electronically file a fraudulent federal income tax return in the employee’s name. By changing the bank account number, the cybercriminals receive the refund. Fortunately, your vigilance and Duo, the UW’s two-factor authentication system, can play a pivotal role in protecting employee data. Read more.
Dispose of old computers and mobile devices securely with these resources
January 15, 2021
Learn how to delete data completely from computers and devices before you surplus or recycle them. Old desktops, laptops, and mobile and portable storage devices may contain UW information, such as personally identifiable information, cached login credentials, or other confidential data that can be compromised if the device is not securely disposed.
