February 11, 2026 All Articles, Cybersecurity
Pop quiz time! Don’t worry – this is a fun (and interesting) quiz. What do you think is the most common password across people in the U.S.? A) passwordB) 123456C) adminD) 12345678 If you guessed “admin,” congratulations—you’re right! And if…
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January 26, 2026 All Articles, Announcements/Events, Cybersecurity, People and Management
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…
Read more about Data Privacy Week: Al Lavassani on UCOP’s Privacy Program Progress & Priorities
December 4, 2025 All Articles, Cybersecurity
The holiday season brings festive cheer—and a surge in online shopping. Unfortunately, it also brings a rise in scams and cyber threats. Cybercriminals know shoppers are busy, distracted, and eager to grab deals, making November and December prime time for…
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November 20, 2025 All Articles, Cybersecurity, People and Management
You may be familiar with some of UC’s biggest cybersecurity priorities, but you may not know one of the people behind the scenes whose leadership and expertise keep UC safe. That leader is Monte Ratzlaff, Chief…
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November 14, 2025 All Articles, Cybersecurity, People and Management
Adrian Mohuczy-Dominiak’s journey into cybersecurity began far from the digital realm. Growing up in Poland, Adrian experienced multiple home break-ins, sparking an early awareness of security and risk. That sense of vulnerability became a lifelong motivation to protect others—first physically,…
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August 27, 2025 All Articles, Announcements/Events, Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity
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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August 7, 2025 All Articles, Announcements/Events, Cybersecurity
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 PT each day.
This…
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August 1, 2025 All Articles, Cybersecurity
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 each day and is…
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July 25, 2025 All Articles, Announcements/Events, Cybersecurity
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…
Read more about EVENT: UC Cybersecurity Summit CIO/CISO Panel Explores Developing a Strong Security Culture
June 3, 2025 All Articles, Announcements/Events, Cybersecurity
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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