Tag Archive: UCOP
UC Tech News
January 26, 2026
All Articles, Announcements/Events, Cybersecurity, Cybersecurity & Digital Risk, People and Managementdata, Data Privacy, data security, UCOP
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
UC Tech News
January 9, 2026
All Articles, People & Culture, People and Managementmentorship, UCOP
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…
Read more about Level 50 Unlocked: From Behind the Computer Screen to in Front of UC
UC Tech News
November 20, 2025
All Articles, Cybersecurity, People and Managementcyber security, Cybersecurity, Monte Ratzlaff, PCL, UCOP
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…
Read more about Behind the Scenes with UC’s Chief Information Security Officer
UC Tech News
November 14, 2025
All Articles, Cybersecurity, Cybersecurity & Digital Risk, People & Culture, People and Managementcyber security, Cybersecurity, UCLA, UCOP
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
UC Tech News
September 3, 2025
All Articles, People & Cultureintern, UCOP
Interns showcased their summer experiences and personal stories at with IT Services team at the UC Office of the President on August 14, 2025, where colleagues gathered to celebrate the creativity, skills and impact they brought to their roles. Hosted…
Read more about Summer Interns Explore Marketing, User Experience and Customer Service
UC Tech News
July 24, 2025
All Articles, People & Culture, Projects & InitiativesUC Riverside, UC Tech Awards 2025, UCOP
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The UC Systemwide Statement of Legal Residence (SSLR) team received the Silver Larry L. Sautter Award for Innovation in Information Technology at the 2025 UC Tech Awards. The SSLR team created a centralized, standardized, and user-friendly platform and…
Read more about The UC Systemwide Statement of Legal Residence Team Wins the Silver Larry L. Sautter Award for Innovation in Information Technology at the 2025 UC Tech Awards
UC Tech News
July 24, 2025
All Articles, People & Culture, Projects & InitiativesUC Santa Cruz, UC Tech Awards 2025, UCOP, UCSF
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The UC Emergency Management (EM) Geographic Information System (GIS) Systemwide Facility Data Layer Automation project team won the Silver Yvonne Tevis UC Collaboration Award at the 2025 UC Tech Awards. This project provides UC EM and Business Continuity…
Read more about The UC Emergency Management GIS Systemwide Facility Data Layer Automation Team Wins the Silver Yvonne Tevis UC Collaboration Award at the 2025 UC Tech Awards
UC Tech News
July 24, 2025
All Articles, People & Culture, Projects & InitiativesUC Tech Awards 2025, UCOP
Overview
For nearly three years, Laurel has strengthened the UC Tech community by leading innovative engagement and content strategies. Known for her customer-centric approach, marketing expertise, and cross-functional collaboration, she has helped tech employees grow their careers while advancing…
Read more about Laurel Skurko Wins the Silver Sustained Impact Award at the 2025 UC Tech Awards
UC Tech News
April 23, 2025
All Articles, Cybersecurity, People and ManagementCISO, Cybersecurity, Digital Risk, UCOP
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
UC Tech News
March 24, 2025
All ArticlesAnnual Report, CISO, Cyber Risk Coordination Center, cyber security, Cybersecurity, ORBIES, UC Berkeley, UCOP
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