Cybersecurity & Digital Risk

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Speakers Announced: 2026 UC Cybersecurity Summit

2026 Cybersecurity Summit - Resilient Together Save the Dates Oct 6&7

Mark your calendars for October 6–7, 2026, and join us virtually for the UC Cybersecurity Summit: Resilient Together. Taking place each day from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., this year’s Summit builds on the strong momentum…
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AI Vetting: Balancing Innovation and Risk

As AI evolves daily, so does UC’s approach to managing it. By balancing innovation with vigilance, the team’s ability to stay nimble empowers UC to confidently advance while protecting UC’s data, research, and people. While the rapid rise of AI…
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Getting to Know Tech Leader April Sather

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UC Tech News is excited to launch the UC Tech Leaders Q&A Series in 2026—a series designed to spotlight the voices shaping technology across UC.  April Sather has recently been recognized as one of the Female…
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Improving Reliability and Stewardship Across the Office of the President’s Technology Environment

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San Diego Supercomputer Exit: Creating a Safer Technology Foundation for the Office of the President  

This story appears in its entirely in the UC’s Digital Impact Engine report, published in February 2026.   This year, Technology Delivery…
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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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