January 26, 2026 All Articles, People and Management, Tech Leaders
You may recognize Molly Greek’s name from some of UC’s most visible technology services, but you may not know the leadership approach behind the scenes that she has helped teams deliver at scale. Greek is the chief information officer (CIO)…
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January 26, 2026 All Articles, Announcements/Events, Cybersecurity, 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 9, 2026 All Articles, People and Management
By Melissa Katzin Eight months, at least two meetings a month, and A LOT of peopling?! That was my honest first thought when I considered committing to the UCOP Mentorship Program. Like many tech professionals, I was a confident…
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November 20, 2025 All Articles, Cybersecurity, People and Management
You may be familiar with some of UC’s biggest cybersecurity priorities, but you may not know one of the people behind the scenes whose leadership and expertise keep UC safe. That leader is Monte Ratzlaff, Chief…
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November 14, 2025 All Articles, Cybersecurity, 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,…
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April 23, 2025 All Articles, Cybersecurity, People and Management
Monte Ratzlaff has been promoted to the position of Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) for the University of California system. Ratzlaff previously served as interim CISO from 2021 to 2022 and again assumed the interim role beginning in 2023. In…
Read more about NEWS: Monte Ratzlaff named Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) for the University of California System
This story, and associated stories, appear in the 2024 Cyber Risk Program Annual Report. Read the report in its entirety here: https://security.ucop.edu/files/documents/2024-annual-report.pdf In the recently published Cyber Risk Program Annual Report, we spotlighted two UC security leaders…
Read more about NEWS: Spotlight on UC Security Leaders – Excerpt From the 2024 Cyber Risk Program Annual Report
In 2024, UC Office of the President’s IT Client Services (ITCS) team showcased exceptional survey results, achieving high satisfaction ratings within their key service areas: Senior Management Support (93%), Telecom Services (92%), and Technology Support (86%). These results highlight ITCS’s…
Read more about NEWS: UC Office of the President IT Client Services earns top customer satisfaction rating among higher education peers
The UC Office of the President recently celebrated Diwali, the Indian festival of lights, with a unique event sponsored by the Asian Pacific Islander Staff Association (APISA), an Employee Resource Group. This gathering highlighted the shared belief that diversity is…
Read more about NEWS: Diwali 2024 celebration at UC Office of the President highlights shared values
At the University of California, professional growth goes hand-in-hand with the institution’s mission to lead in innovation and adaptability. Key initiatives exemplifying this commitment are three programs that are part of the UC Tech Academy: The Digital Risk Leadership…
Read more about NEWS: Professional Growth and Transformative Learning Opportunities with Powerful Impact – UC Tech Academy