IT Policy Activity, Jan 2018
Posted: 2017-12-26 09:00:00 Expiration: 2018-01-25 19:00:00
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 IT Policy Planning and Analysis Team (PAT) meets on the first Friday of the month, 1:30-3:00, in Rm 3139 CS. These meetings help determine the future direction of IT policy. You are welcome to attend.
New / Revised Documents
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The list of cybersecurity policies has been updated to include the relevant UW System administrative IT policies, (1000 series), and Board of Regents IT policies, (section 25).
See the Last Reviewed / Revised List for earlier activity.
Endorsement / Approval Pending
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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 be presented to the Faculty Senate at the February 5 meeting.
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- 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).
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
The next IT policy forum is February, 15 2018, 3:00-4:30 Rm 159 Education Bldg. Topic: Policy Communications.
To comment, or suggest future topics, please email policy@cio.wisc.edu.
Teams / Governance
Divisional Technology Advisory Group (DTAG)
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)
No IT policy-related activity this month.
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, January 15, 10:00-12:00, Room 3139 CS (1210 W Dayton St)
- First reading of revised Cybersecurity Risk Management Policy.
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)
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) and its subcommittees
PAT meeting, January 5, 1:30-3:00, Rm 3139 CS.
- Security Education, Training, and Awareness.
- Cover letter for the Network Firewall Policy.
- IT Policy portfolio development.
The PAT meets on the first Friday of the month, 1:30-3:00 in Rm 3139 CS. You are welcome to attend. See PAT meeting schedule.
PAT Communications Subcommittee meeting, Jan 17, 10:00-11:00, Rm 2281 CS.
- Planning for periodic news articles.
- Planning for the Feb 15 IT Policy Forum.
The PAT communications subcommittee meets on the third Wednesday of the month, 10:00-11:00 in Rm 2281 CS. You are welcome to attend. See Communications subcommittee meeting schedule.
PAT Executive Committee meeting, Jan 19, 2:00-3:00, Rm 2147 CS.
- Table of pending policies, to be published within the IT governance web pages on it.wisc.edu.
- Review of IT policy initiatives.
- Planning for the Feb PAT plenary meeting.
The PAT Executive Committee meets on the third Friday of the month, 2:00-3:00 in Rm 2147 CS. You are welcome to attend. See PAT EC meeting schedule.
An ad hoc subcommittee is meeting to discuss how to estimate and communicate the impact of new or revised IT policies. Your input is appreciated. Please contact policy@cio.wisc.edu for more information.
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. Voting members are appointed. Faculty, staff and students at UW-Madison may join the PAT or its subcommittees as members-at-large. Contact policy@cio.wisc.edu.
Research Technology Advisory Group (RTAG)
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)
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)
Jan 11, 2018, 2:00-3:30, Rm 3139 CS.
- UW-MIST Charter.
- Next steps on major cybersecurity initiatives.
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. Unless otherwise indicated, 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)
The Coordinating Group usually meets every week or two on Thursday, 11:00-12:00, at McBurney Center. Please contact accessibility@cio.wisc.edu for confirmation. The group is currently working on:
- Position descriptions for proposed staff to support digital accessibility.
- The strategic plan for digital accessibility.
- Re-chartering of the group.
The group coordinates improvement of the digital accessibility of UW-Madison web and mobile systems. See the Coordinating Group charter for details. Anyone may attend. Faculty, staff and students at UW-Madison may join the group or its subcommittees. Contact accessibility@cio.wisc.edu.
-- IT Policy: GARY DE CLUTE