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IT Policy Activity, January 2017

Posted: 2016-12-29 09:00:00   Expiration: 2017-01-26 18:00:00

Disclaimer: This news item was originally posted on 2016-12-29 09:00:00. Its content may no longer be timely or accurate.

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New / Revised Documents

  • None in December.

Documents Currently Under Review

  • 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 will be Febrary 9th, 1:00-2:30 in Room 159 Education Building (1000 Bascom Mall).

    Topic: Cybersecurity Risk Management: The Risk Executive.

Teams / Governance

Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation Policy Team (CDM)

  • January 11, Notes.

    • Review draft recommendations.

  • January 18, Notes. (Last meeting of the team)

    • Final review of draft recommendations.
    • Planning for UW-MIST presentation on Feb 2.

  • The CDM team is a sub-team of UW-MIST, and is advisory to the CISO and IT Governance. Anyone may attend. The team has completed it work and will present the report to UW-MIST on Feb 2. For more information, contact policy@cio.wisc.edu.

Core Infrastructure Services Group (CISG)

  • The CISG reviews and makes recommendations on campus core infrastructure operations and projects. Please see the CISG Charter for more details.

Divisional Technology Advisory Group (DTAG)

  • Jan 10, 3:00-4:30, 5210 Capital Conference Room, Grainger Hall (975 University Ave).

    • 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. Please see the DTAG Charter for more details. Anyone may attend. The group meets the 2nd Tuesday of the month from 3:00-4:30. Please see the 2017 meeting schedule.

Information Technology Committee (ITC)

  • January 20, 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. Please see the ITC Charge for more 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.)

IT Professionals Team

  • The IT Professionals team is a short-term team that is advisory to the CIO. The team is drafting guidelines, best practices, and advice for UW_Madison IT Professionals. Anyone may attend. The team meets the 2nd Monday of the month, from 2:00-3:00, Rm 2281 CS. The team plans to complete its work by the end of March 2017. For more information please contact policy@cio.wisc.edu.

Policy Planning Team (PPT)

  • 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. Please see the PPT charter for more 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. To participate, contact policy@cio.wisc.edu.

Research Technology Advisory Group (RTAG)

  • January 18, 1:00-2:00, Room 1360, Biotechnology Building.

    • 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. Please see teh RTAG Charter for more details. Anyone may attend. The group meets the 3rd Wednesday of the month, 1:00-2:00, Room 1360, Biotechnology Building.

Teaching and Learning Technology Advisory Group (TLTAG)

  • January 30, Room 1360, Biotechnology 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. Please see the TLTAG charter for more details. Anyone may attend. Please see the TLTAG meeting schedule.

UW-Madison Information Security Team (UW-MIST)

  • January 5th, Notes.

    • Cisco AMP and Palo Alto Traps Informational.
    • Perimeter Firewall Policy and Rules.
    • Incident at Law School.

  • UW-MIST is advisory to the CISO and IT Governance. Anyone may attend. Voting members are appointed. Faculty, staff and students at UW-Madison may join as members at large. Please see the UW-MIST Charter for more details. Meetings are on the 1st Thursday of the month, 2:00-3:30, Rm 3139 CS. To participate, contact cybersecurity@cio.wisc.edu.

Web and Mobile Accessibility/Usability Coordinating Group (ITAccessCG)

  • 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. Please see the ITAccessCG charter for more details. Meetings are on the 2nd Thursday of the month, 11:00-12:00, at McBurney Center. To participate, contact accessibility@cio.wisc.edu.

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