Cybersecurity & Digital Risk

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UC’s Digital Impact Engine Report: Celebrating a Year of Innovation, Security, and Operational Excellence 

February 24, 2026 All Articles, Cybersecurity, Cybersecurity & Digital Risk, Feature Articles, People and Management, , , , , ,

Cover image of UC’s Digital Impact Engine: Celebrating a Year of Innovation, Security, and Operational Excellence

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

February 19, 2026 All Articles, Announcements/Events, Cybersecurity, Cybersecurity & Digital Risk, Feature Articles, ,

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?

February 11, 2026 All Articles, Cybersecurity, Cybersecurity & Digital 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 

February 3, 2026 All Articles, Announcements/Events, Cybersecurity & Digital Risk, Spotlights, , , ,

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

January 26, 2026 All Articles, Announcements/Events, Cybersecurity, Cybersecurity & Digital Risk, People and Management, , ,

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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