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In the world of IT, unmanaged risk has real-world consequences. Sloppy data handling often precedes a security breach. Getting a comprehensive picture of risks associated with IT products and systems in use at the University is one element of Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) in the Information Security Office (ISO).

A pilot program testing a new user access review process has passed the halfway point. The U's Information Security Office is implementing the process, which will soon require all managers at the University of Utah to review their employees’ access to certain high-risk applications.

After two months of whirlwind introductions, Dr. Randy Arvay, the University’s new chief information security officer (CISO), is starting to settle in.

With the frequency and complexity of cyber attacks targeting universities and hospitals rising – day and night – the Security Assurance Team in UIT's Information Security Office launched a 24/7 Security Operation Center in March.

UIT’s Information Security Office (ISO) is implementing a new quarterly process that will require all managers at the University of Utah to review their employees’ elevated access to high-risk applications.

The University of Utah has hired Randall (Randy) J. Arvay, chief information security officer (CISO) at The University of Mississippi Medical Center, as the school’s new CISO, effective May 22, 2017.

Each year, University Information Technology (UIT) participates in National Cyber Security Awareness Month - a collaborative effort to teach students, staff, and faculty how to keep their online lives safe and secure.

UIT is pleased to announce that Corey Roach has been named Interim Chief Information Security Officer effective Thursday, September 1, 2016.

After serving three years as the University’s Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), Dan Bowden will be departing the U in September and moving to Virginia Beach, VA to take on the role as vice president and CISO for Sentara Healthcare.

Is Pokémon GO all fun and games? Fun, certainly, but before you download the popular augmented reality game, UIT security experts advise gamers to take a step back and weigh the risks.