Newsletter: Info (in a) Sec

Welcome to the Info (in a) Sec Newsletter home page.

In our newsletters, we’ll share a little bit about the projects we are working on, the services we provide, things we think you’ll be interested in, cool cybersecurity events, and more! Add yourself to our Newsletter list: https://groups.google.com/a/lists.berkeley.edu/d/forum/isonews to receive future installments.

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Info (in a) Sec: Summer 2026

Happy summer! The Information Security Office (ISO) has been busy safeguarding campus and modernizing our digital infrastructure. A key component of this work is our IAM Modernization Program, which delivers security improvements and upgrades to the Single Sign-On experience. We are expanding our team through several open recruitment efforts and have officially assumed management of the systemwide IS-12 IT Recovery Policy, extending the compliance deadline to Sept. 1.

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Info (in a) Sec: Spring 2026

As we head into nicer weather, we want to stress that we’ve seen a sharp rise in cyberattacks hitting research. We aren't just talking about annoying spam; we’re seeing real Berkeley impacts that hurt our community.

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Info (in a) Sec: Winter 2026

Welcome back to a new semester at UC Berkeley! As we return from the holiday break, many of us are looking for ways to start the year on the right foot; whether that’s hitting the gym more often or finally organizing that messy inbox. Here at the Information Security Office, we’re proposing a different kind of resolution: making 2026 your most secure year yet.