Safeguard UC Berkeley: Protect Data, Preserve Excellence
UC Berkeley’s reputation for excellence in research and academic integrity depends on the reliability and security of our data. By committing to cybersecurity best practices, each of us helps to protect groundbreaking research, preserve student privacy, and maintain the integrity and availability of our academic and administrative services. Our cybersecurity program enables UC Berkeley to continue innovating while complying with UC System-mandated safeguards.
Benefits to Campus
UC Berkeley is committed to enhancing cybersecurity measures to safeguard our data and research. Through the Information Security Investment Program, we are focused on protecting research integrity and funding opportunities, enabling seamless teaching and learning experiences, and upholding our institutional mission and reputation.
The combined benefits of these efforts will include increased protection of our vital information and systems, a strengthened cybersecurity posture, and a mitigated cybersecurity risk profile.
Goals of the Program
Phase 1 included compliance methods to increase the completion rate of mandatory cybersecurity awareness training for all employees, the installation and management of security software on university-owned computers, the strengthening of multi-factor authentication (MFA) protocols, and ensuring that all health email systems have a Data Loss Prevention solution.
Phase 1 Resources: Program FAQs | Berkeley Security Software | EDR: What You Should Know | EDR: Privacy and Process Documentation
Phase 2 will focus on strengthening how we track, secure, and protect university devices. We’ll improve inventory accuracy, ensure computers are protected with Berkeley Security Software, implement software designed to perform ‘health checks’ on computers accessing sensitive campus data applications, and collaborate with Human Resources and Procurement to create policies for computer use for university business