IT Policy Activity, April 2017
Posted: 2017-03-21 07:00:00 Expiration: 2017-04-27 17:00:00
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New / Revised Documents
- The HIPAA Description was revised on March 13. The UW-Madison HIPAA policies were re-located.
See the Last Reviewed / Revised List for earlier activity.
Documents Currently Under Review
Draft of "Cybersecurity Risk Management Policy".
- Previously endorsed by the Divisional Technology Advisory Group (DTAG), the Infrastructure Advisory Group (IAG), the Research Technology Advisory Group (RTAG), and the Teaching and Learning Technology Advisory Group (TLTAG). The first reading at the Information Technology Committee (ITC) was March 17. Was reviewed at the 4/21 meeting of the ITC and Information Technology Steering Committee (ITSC). Further review pending in May and beyond.
Draft proposal for a "Network Firewall Policy".
- This is a proposal to develop a policy. It is not the draft policy.
- The proposal will be reviewed by the IT Steering Committee (ITSC) over the summer.
- To comment, or suggest additional documents that need to be developed or revised, please email policy@cio.wisc.edu.
Forums / Events
The next IT Policy Forum is tentatively scheduled for early August.
- Topic TBD.
- To comment, or suggest future topics, please email policy@cio.wisc.edu.
Teams / Governance
Divisional Technology Advisory Group (DTAG)
Apr 11, 3:00-4:30, Union South.
- No IT Policy-related activity this month.
- DTAG has a campus-wide leadership role that is broad in scope and parallels the responsibilities of divisional administrative and technology leaders. See the DTAG Charter for details. Anyone may attend. The group meets the 2nd Tuesday of the month from 3:00-4:30. DTAG meeting schedule. Administrative contact.
Infrastructure Advisory Group (IAG)
Apr meeting TBD.
- No IT Policy-related activity this month.
- The IAG reviews and makes recommendations on campus infrastructure operations and projects. See the IAG charter for details. (The group was formerly known as the Core Infrastructure Advisory Group (CISG).) Administrative contact.
Information Technology Committee (ITC)
Apr 21, 10:00-12:00, Room 3139 CS.
- No IT Policy-related activity this month.
The ITC is the shared governance advisory body for policy and planning for information technology throughout the university. See the ITC Charge for details. Anyone may attend. Meetings are on the 3rd Friday of the month, 10:00-12:00, Rm 3139 CS. (No meetings in June, July or August.) ITC meeting schedule. Administrative contact.
Information Technology Steering Committee (ITSC)
Apr 21, 12:00-1:30, Union S.
- Review of the Proposal for a Network Firewall Policy.
- Review fo the draft Cybersecurity Risk Management Policy.
- The ITSC is the executive body that leads the strategic planning, organization, prioritization, investment, and decision-making activities in all areas of IT throughout UW-Madison. Administrative contact.
Policy Planning Team (PPT)
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- Adjustments to priority of policy initiatives.
- Continued discussion on proposal to re-charter the PPT.
Apr 25, 1:00-2:00, Rm 4209 CS.
- Revision of IT Policy Principles and Procedures.
- The PPT serves as a source of expertise on IT policy process and principles. The Team advises and assists the Office of the CIO with the iterative improvement of IT policy principles, procedures, and communications. See the PPT charter for details. Anyone may attend. Faculty, staff and students at UW-Madison may join. Meetings are normally on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month, 1:00-2:00. PPT meeting schedule. Contact policy@cio.wisc.edu.
Research Technology Advisory Group (RTAG)
Apr 19, 1:00-2:00, Rm 334 Bascom Hall.
- No IT Policy-related activity this month.
- RTAG advises the Vice Chancellor for Research and Graduate Education in meeting their responsibility to ensure that the policies, practices, and resources around research cyberinfrastructure and information technology are most effectively aligned to support and advance the vibrant research programs at the UW-Madison. See the RTAG Charter for details. Anyone may attend. The group normally meets the 3rd Wednesday of the month, 1:00-2:00, Rm 1360, Biotechnology Building. RTAG meeting schedule. Administrative contact.
Teaching and Learning Technology Advisory Group (TLTAG)
Apr 28, 3:00-4:00, Rm 302 Middleton Building.
- No IT Policy-related activity this month.
- TLTAG has a campus-wide leadership role that is broad in scope as it relates to the use of technology to enable practices and efficiencies in teaching and learning. See the TLTAG charter for details. Anyone may attend. TLTAG meeting schedule. Administrative contact.
UW-Madison Information Security Team (UW-MIST)
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- Security Success Stories: Influencing User Behavior.
UW-MIST is advisory to the CISO and IT Governance. See the UW-MIST Charter for details. Anyone may attend. Voting members are appointed. Faculty, staff and students at UW-Madison may join as members at large. Meetings are on the 1st Thursday of the month, 2:00-3:30, Rm 3139 CS. Contact cybersecurity@cio.wisc.edu.
Web and Mobile Accessibility/Usability Coordinating Group (Coordinating Group)
Apr 13, 11:00-12:00, McBurney Center, Graaskamp Rm.
- No IT Policy-related activity at this meeting.
The group coordinates improvement of the accessibility/usability of UW-Madison web and mobile systems and services through implementation of accessibility tools; creation of best practices, standards, and shared-expertise; creation of training for developers and service providers; and measurement of accessibility of websites and mobile applications. See the Coordinating Group charter for details. Meetings are normally on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month, 11:00-12:00, at McBurney Center. Coordinating Group meeting schedule. Contact accessibility@cio.wisc.edu.
-- IT Policy: GARY DE CLUTE