March 11, 2026 All Articles, Cybersecurity & Digital Risk
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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February 24, 2026 All Articles, Cybersecurity, Cybersecurity & Digital Risk, Feature Articles, People & Culture, People and Management, Projects & Initiatives
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…
Read more about UC’s Digital Impact Engine Report: Celebrating a Year of Innovation, Security, and Operational Excellence
February 19, 2026 All Articles, Announcements/Events, Cybersecurity, Cybersecurity & Digital Risk, Feature Articles
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…
Read more about 2026 UC Cybersecurity Summit – SAVE THE DATE
February 11, 2026 All Articles, Cybersecurity, Cybersecurity & Digital Risk
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…
Read more about Are Your Passwords Protecting You or Putting You at Risk?
February 3, 2026 All Articles, Announcements/Events, Cybersecurity & Digital Risk, Spotlights
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…
Read more about ITPS: A Systemwide Community Advancing Cybersecurity at UC
January 26, 2026 All Articles, Announcements/Events, Cybersecurity, Cybersecurity & Digital Risk, 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
January 12, 2026 All Articles, Announcements/Events, Cybersecurity & Digital Risk
Mark your calendars for the 2026 UC Tech Conference, taking place on July 8-10, 2026, on the UC Merced campus.
UC Tech is the University of California’s premier annual conference for IT professionals, technologists, and…
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December 4, 2025 All Articles, Cybersecurity, Cybersecurity & Digital Risk
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 14, 2025 All Articles, Cybersecurity, Cybersecurity & Digital Risk, People & Culture, 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,…
Read more about Hackers, Break-Ins, and 30 Certifications
August 1, 2025 All Articles, Cybersecurity, Cybersecurity & Digital Risk
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…
Read more about 2025 UC Cybersecurity Summit: Meet This Year’s Featured Speakers (REG ENDS 8/12)