Tag Archive: Cybersecurity

REGISTRATION ENDS OCTOBER 2! – 2026 UC Cybersecurity Summit, Oct 6-7 

UC Cybersecurity Summit 2026 Resilient Together Registration Ends Oct 2 with images of the speakers

REGISTRATION ENDS OCTOBER 2!  Last chance to register! Don’t miss the 2026 UC Cybersecurity Summit: Resilient Together, taking place virtually on October 6 (9:00 AM-12:00 PM PT) and October 7 (9:00 AM-12:30 PM PT). …
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Meet the Speakers – 2026 UC Cybersecurity Summit 

UC Cybersecurity Summit 2026: Resilient Together - Introducing the Speakers with the images of the speakers in small circular frames

As technology becomes more deeply embedded in our lives, the risks are evolving with it. AI is changing how attackers operate; our reliance on digital tools is creating new vulnerabilities, and increasingly sophisticated scams are raising the stakes for organizations…
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October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month

Cybersecurity Awareness Month (CAM): Resilient Together

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month (CAM), and yet again the UCs are hosting a wide variety of fun events and activities for UC’s version, UC CAM!  Of course, cybersecurity is important every day, but UC CAM…
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REGISTRATION NOW OPEN – 2026 UC Cybersecurity Summit 

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We’re excited to announce that registration is now open for the 2026 UC Cybersecurity Summit: Resilient Together, taking place virtually on: ➡️ Please register using your official work or university email address. Please note: Zoom has been known to have…
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AI-vengers, Assemble! AI Security Every Superhero Should Know 

Cybersecurity Across UC - AI Security with an image of Drake Chang, Chief Information Security Officer, UCLA

By Drake Chang, Chief Information Security Officer, UCLA  A sage uncle once said, “With great power comes great responsibility.” These words would go on to shape the ethos of one friendly, neighborhood Spider-Man as he grew into his own from pre-pubescence…
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Secure UCSB Switch Replacement Team – IT Security Silver Winner at the 2026 UC Tech Awards 

Secure UCSB Switch Replacement Team representative holds the Silver IT Security Award certificate and poses for a photo with UC Merced CIO Nick Dugan.

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 

Cybersecurity Across UC: AI and Privacy with an image of author Pegah Parsi, Chief Privacy Officer UC San Diego

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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