Announcements/Events

ITPS: A Systemwide Community Advancing Cybersecurity at UC 

ITPS - Information Technology Policy and Security Community of Interest - with photo of man and woman at computer

The Information Technology Policy and Security Community of Interest (ITPS) is a systemwide, CISO-supported group of more than 700 UC professionals dedicated to strengthening cybersecurity through collaboration and information sharing. Working across the UC…
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Data Privacy Week: Al Lavassani on UCOP’s Privacy Program Progress & Priorities

Data Privacy Week 2026 logo - A Chat With Al Lavassani

National Data Privacy Week, observed each year during the last week of January, highlights the ongoing importance of protecting personal information. Since its launch in 2008, the week has served as a call to action for individuals and organizations alike…
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UC Irvine’s Build-A-Bot Workshop Brings Campus Community Together to Learn, Create, Compete

UCI Build a Bot Participants Dec 2025

More than 100 UC Irvine staff members rolled up their sleeves this past December to tackle a challenge: build an AI assistant from scratch using ZotGPT in just one week. The result? A showcase of innovation that proved anyone, regardless…
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EVENT RECAP: 2025 Cybersecurity Summit Highlights  

Various speakers on Zoom at the 2025 Cybersecurity Summit

Kicking off the second day of the 2025 UC Cybersecurity Summit, Jennie Kennedy, Chief Privacy and Data Protection Officer at the University of Texas System, shared an eye-opening session on the realities of data privacy in the age of AI…
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EVENT: 2025 UC Cybersecurity Summit, Aug 19-20 – REGISTRATION ENDS AUGUST 12

Building Resilient Communities 2025 Cybersecurity Summit

REGISTRATION ENDS AUGUST 12!

We’re excited to announce that registration is now open for the 2025 UC Cybersecurity Summit, taking place virtually on August 19 and 20, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM PTeach day.

Building Resilient Communities

This…
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EVENT: UC Cybersecurity Summit CIO/CISO Panel Explores Developing a Strong Security Culture

Cybersecurity Summit Panel participants

REGISTRATION ENDS AUGUST 12!

On August 19 and 20, 2025, the University of California will host its Cybersecurity Summit, themed “Building Resilient Communities.” The free virtual event will run from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm PT and is…
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EVENT: Topic Breakout Rooms Showcase Variety of Timely Topics at Cybersecurity Summit 

Summit Topic Breakout Rooms with names of those rooms

REGISTRATION ENDS AUGUST 12!

The University of California’s Cybersecurity Summit returns on August 19–20, 2025, bringing together participants from the University of California, California State University, and California Community Colleges systems. Held virtually and free of charge, the…
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Building Resilient Communities: 2025 UC Cybersecurity Summit to Spotlight AI & Digital Risks

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On August 19 and August 20, 2025, join the University of California for a dynamic two-day virtual Cybersecurity Summit  centered on the theme “Building Resilient Communities.”   Each day from 9am-12pm PT, you’ll hear from knowledgeable speakers, see compelling micro-presentations, and participate in…
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EVENT: 2025 UC Cybersecurity Summit Goes Virtual – August 19 and 20 – SAVE-THE-DATE

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The 2025 Cybersecurity Summit, held this year in August, will be virtual. This decision aligns with the University’s ongoing efforts to implement cost-saving measures. 

Updated programming

While we value the benefits of in-person meetings, collaboration, and learning, our past…
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