Mailing Lists & Workgroups
Overview
Connect with the Information Security Office! We maintain dedicated mailing lists to share cybersecurity information and resources, and we host monthly meetings highlighting our CalNet Tech Team and Information Security Workgroup (ISWorkgroup).
Mailing Lists
UCB-Security
UCB-Security is a private, non-archived mailing list for sharing information and resources among IT staff responsible for campus information system security.
Membership
You are eligible to subscribe to UCB-Security if you are:
- A current UC Berkeley employee with an IT job function; or
- A current UC Berkeley employee with a job function that includes management of UC Berkeley IT staff or UC Berkeley IT budgets
Exceptions to the above are possible, and requests can be made by submitting a subscription Request
Email iso@berkeley.edu and request to be added.
Materials
Use of this mailing list is covered by the Acceptable Use of Technology Resources Policy, and content shared is governed by Traffic Light Protocols.
Security topics that should NOT be discussed even on UCB-Security
- Reports of security incidents or suspicious behavior – report incidents directly to security@berkeley.edu or see Contact IT Policy for more options
- A current or past breach or compromise of UC Berkeley systems
- Extremely detailed security posture information, such as posting firewall configurations, data flow diagrams, etc.
Micronet
Micronet is a voluntary organization for IT professionals at Berkeley and others who are involved with or interested in campus computing support.
Membership
Membership is open to all members of the Berkeley community. Requests for membership can be made through Google groups: https://groups.google.com/a/lists.berkeley.edu/g/micronet-list
Materials
Use UCB-Security instead of Micronet for any security-related discussions. Micronet membership is not vetted, and the list itself is publicly archived and indexed by internet search engines. Attackers increasingly study the institutions they target to learn weaknesses. This makes Micronet a poor choice for security-related discussions. This can include even announcing vulnerabilities in vendor or open-source packages, as this may spark a discussion about mitigation strategies for campus.
Do not cross-post to both UCB-Security and Micronet. Cross-posting is sending the same email at the same time to both lists. In the very unusual case where the same message should be sent to both lists, send the message twice, once to each list. However, if you find yourself tempted to post the same message to both lists, please reconsider whether this is truly necessary. If it is a security-related topic, it should probably go to UCB-Security alone. Otherwise, Micronet is probably the correct list.
Workgroups
CalNet Tech Team
The CalNet Tech Team addresses identity and access management challenges by brainstorming and evaluating technical solutions. They present projects for review, suggest alternative problem-solving approaches, and facilitate discussions between bIT staff and campus developers on system interactions. While primarily focused on operational issues, they also identify areas needing policy clarification.
Membership
Open to campus technical leads and developers. Join the group listserv for announcements and meeting info.
Meetings
Held every other month on the 3rd Tuesday (Jan, Mar, May, July, Sept, Nov) via Zoom. Meeting links are shared through the Google group
Materials
Agendas, slides, and other materials are available in a shared bDrive folder.
Information Security Workgroup (ISWorkgroup)
ISWorkgroup is a forum for IT staff to discuss and provide input on central security solutions. Meetings are open to all but focused on departmental IT staff managing information security. Key discussion topics include:
- Cybersecurity trends & campus/UC system-wide initiatives.
- Feature requests and updates for ISO applications and Services.
- Security Policy updates and changes.
- Cyber Risk Management Program updates and trends.
Membership
Join the ISWorkgroup listserv for announcements and meeting info. Only verified UC Berkeley employees can join.
Meetings
Meetings held via Zoom on the 3rd Tuesday in Feb, April, June, Aug, Oct, and Dec.
Materials
Agendas, slides, and other materials are available in a shared bDrive folder.