IT Policy Activity, Nov 2017
Posted: 2017-10-26 08:00:00 Expiration: 2017-11-30 18:00:00
The itpolicy-announce list communicates policy changes and opportunities to participate in development. Anyone may join by sending a blank email to join-itpolicy-announce@lists.wisc.edu.
Opportunities to help shape IT policy
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The newly re-chartered IT Policy Planning and Analysis Team (PAT) will meet monthly. The next meeting is Fri, Nov 17, 2:00-3:30, Rm B109 CS. These meetings help determine the future direction of IT policy. You are welcome to attend.
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The Network Firewall Policy has been drafted. Comments are always welcome. The PAT is working on a cover letter to accompany the policy when it is forwarded to IT governance this winter. Please send comments to policy@cio.wisc.edu.
New / Revised Documents
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Vulnerability Scanning Policy. Oct 11, 2017, Revised. Added a reference to the list of IP numbers that originate scans.
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UW System - Acceptable Use of Information Technology Resources replaces the UW-Madison Responsible Use Policy. Effective date Oct 13, 2017. Please update your references to directly refer to the UW System policy.
See the Last Reviewed / Revised List for earlier activity.
Endorsement/Approval Pending
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Draft of "Cybersecurity Risk Management Policy".
- The Information Technology Committee (ITC) endorsed the policy on May 19. The University Committee (UC) considered it in Oct. The policy will have its first reading in the Faculty Senate this Winter. The policy will then be reviewed and commented upon by various UW-Madison communities. Details TBD.
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The draft Network Firewall Policy.
- The draft policy was reviewed by the Advanced Threat Protection Steering Committee on Sep 21, the Policy Planning and Analysis Team (PAT), on Sep 26, and the UW-Madison Information Security Team (UW-MIST) on Oct 5. The PAT is working on a cover letter to accompany the policy when it is forwarded to IT governance this winter.
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The Proposal to Develop a Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation Policy (CDM).
Development of the proposal will begin after the Oct 3 IT Policy Forum. A drafting team is being formed. (See PAT Executive Committee Nov 13 meeting notes.) The proposal will be reviewed and submitted to IT governance this Winter.
To comment, or suggest additional documents that need to be developed or revised, please email policy@cio.wisc.edu.
Forums / Events
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The next IT policy forum is tentatively scheduled for early February 2018.
Tentative topic: Web Accessibility Strategic Plan and Policy.
To receive forum invitations, please send a blank email to: join-itpolicyforums@lists.wisc.edu.
To comment, or suggest future topics, please email policy@cio.wisc.edu.
Teams / Governance
Divisional Technology Advisory Group (DTAG)
Tuesday, November 14, 3‑4:30pm, Biotech Room 1360 (425 Henry Mall)
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. Members are appointed. See DTAG meeting schedule. Administrative contact.
Infrastructure Technology Advisory Group (ITAG)
Monday, November 20, 2017 1:00-2:30pm, Middleton Room 302 (1305 Linden Drive)
ITAG is considering the need for a policy on backups.
ITAG reviews and makes recommendations on campus infrastructure operations and projects. See the ITAG charter for details. Anyone may attend. Members are appointed. ITAG meeting notes and schedule. Administrative contact.
Information Technology Committee (ITC)
Friday, November 17, 2017, 10:00-12:00, Room 3139 CS (1210 W Dayton St)
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. Members are appointed. See ITC meeting schedule. Administrative contact.
Information Technology Steering Committee (ITSC)
Next meeting of the ITSC is TBD.
No IT policy-related activity this month.
The Information Technology Steering Committee (ITSC) is the executive body that leads the strategic planning, organization, prioritization, investment, and decision-making activities in all areas of information technology (IT) throughout the UW-Madison. See the ITSC Charter for details. Administrative contact.
Policy Planning & Analysis Team (PAT)
PAT Executive Committee meeting, Nov 13, Notes.
Review of IT policy initiatives.
Appointment of CDM drafting team.
Variuous PAT procedural and organizing issues.
PAT Communications Subcommittee meeting, Nov 16, 3:00-4:00, Rm 2281 CS.
Further work on the IT policy communications plan (always published at the bottom of the subcommittee's latest meeting notes.)
Subcommittee report to the PAT.
PAT meeting, Fri, Nov 17, 2:00-3:30, Rm B109 CS.
Communications Subcommittee Report. Discussion.
IT Policy Process Steps and Sub-steps. Discussio n.
IT-related Policy. (This is policy with a significant IT component that is issued by another office.)
Variuous PAT procedural and organizing issues.
The PAT is a subcommittee of the Information Technology Committee. The PAT assists IT governance with the execution and iterative improvement of the IT Policy Principles and Procedures. This includes intake, prioritization, drafting, and analysis of IT policies, communication with the UW-Madison community, and planning for IT Policy forums. See the PAT charter for details. Anyone may attend. Voting members are appointed. Faculty, staff and students at UW-Madison may join the PAT or its subcommittees as members-at-large. See PAT meeting schedule. Contact policy@cio.wisc.edu.
Research Technology Advisory Group (RTAG)
Wednesday, November 15, 2017, 1-2pm, 260 Bascom Hall (500 Lincoln Dr)
No IT policy-related activity this month.
RTAG advises the VCRGE in meeting their responsibility to ensure that the policies, practices, and resources around research cyberinfrastructure and information technology included in research administration 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. Members are appointed. See RTAG meeting schedule. Administrative contact.
Teaching and Learning Technology Advisory Group (TLTAG)
Next meeting of the TLTAG is TBD.
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. Members are appointed. See TLTAG meeting schedule. Administrative contact.
UW-Madison Information Security Team (UW-MIST)
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How to Survive the UW System Security Audit.
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 UW-MIST or its subcommittees 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)
An external peer review of UW-Madison Web Accessibility occured on Nov 6 and 7. If you would like information on the results, please send an inquiry to accessibility@cio.wisc.edu. The final report of the peer reviewers will be delivered by Dec 31.
The group coordinates improvement of the digital accessibility 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. Anyone may attend. Faculty, staff and students at UW-Madison may join the coordinating group or its subcommittees. Meetings are normally on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month, 11:00-12:00, at McBurney Center. Contact accessibility@cio.wisc.edu.
-- IT Policy: GARY DE CLUTE