Cybersecurity & Digital Risk

Includes security, privacy, compliance, resilience, governance, policy

Data Classification Video: Know What You’re Working With 

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Protecting UCLA Health information starts with understanding what kind of data we work with and how it should be handled. To make this easier, UCLA Health IT created a short Data Classification video with clear, practical…
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UC San Diego Redefines Cybersecurity in Healthcare

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This story appears in its entirely in the UC’s Digital Impact Engine report, published in February 2026.  The UC San Diego Cyber Health initiative has emerged as a national leader in understanding and mitigating the real-world impacts of cyberattacks on…
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Understanding GLBA in Higher Education

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Why Protecting Student Financial Data Matters for UC Staff

Universities manage a significant amount of sensitive financial information every day, including student loan applications, account numbers, and payment plans. Protecting this information is not only a good security practice—it’s…
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UC’s Digital Impact Engine Report: Celebrating a Year of Innovation, Security, and Operational Excellence 

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The Digital Innovation & Technology (DigIT) team, formerly Information Technology Services (ITS), has released its first annual report.   Bringing together innovation, security, and operational excellence, the report provides…
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2026 UC Cybersecurity Summit – SAVE THE DATE

2026 UC Cybersecurity Summit Save the Date Oct 6,7

The 2026 Cybersecurity Summit, held this year on October 6 & 7, will be virtual once again. This decision aligns with the University’s ongoing efforts to implement cost-saving measures.  Virtual events allow us to host the…
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Are Your Passwords Protecting You or Putting You at Risk?

Protect Your Accounts With Better Passwords

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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ITPS: A Systemwide Community Advancing Cybersecurity at UC 

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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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