Cybersecurity

Secure UCSB Switch Replacement Team – IT Security Silver Winner at the 2026 UC Tech Awards 

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UC Tech News is excited to share the stories of the people and projects behind the winners of the 2026 UC Tech Awards.   Team Name: Secure UCSB Switch Replacement Team Award Category: IT Security Location: UC Santa Barbara Team Members:  The Secure UCSB…
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Four Privacy Considerations that Make AI Worth Bringing to Campus 

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By Pegah Parsi, Chief Privacy Officer, UCSD Sometime in the last few years, AI went from novelty to infrastructure, and universities weren’t immune to the frenzy. Admissions uses it to draft outreach and screen applications. IT uses it to triage tickets. Chatbots handle event logistics….
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Introducing the “Cybersecurity Across UC” Series

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Cybersecurity Across UC is a new UC Tech News series highlighting how we are all strengthening cybersecurity, advancing privacy, and managing digital risk across the University. Through these stories, we’ll showcase the people, partnerships, and innovations that are helping build a more resilient UC.  The…
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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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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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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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