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, 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,…
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September 3, 2025 All Articles, People & Culture
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…
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July 24, 2025 All Articles, People & Culture, Projects & Initiatives
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…
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July 24, 2025 All Articles, People & Culture, Projects & Initiatives
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…
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July 24, 2025 All Articles, People & Culture, Projects & Initiatives
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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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