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UK ITS Enterprise Cybersecurity team discusses upcoming UK_CYBERCON 24 on TechKnow podcast

The one-day event will take place on Wednesday, October 9 and is open to the public. This year sessions will offer something for everyone from basic cybersecurity awareness to networking with cybersecurity professionals. The first 200 attendees at UK_CYBERCON will receive a free 1Password account for a year.

UK ITS Director of Privacy and Governance, Risk & Compliance Michael P. Sheron discusses data privacy on Qohash podcast

Michael P. Sheron, director of privacy and governance risk & compliance, discussed data privacy and management on the Qohash podcast The Future of Data Security.

UK ITS Chief Information Security Officer Stephen Burr quoted in Internet2 article

University of Kentucky Information Technology Services Associate CIO and Enterprise CISO of Cybersecurity Stephen Burr was recently quoted in an article by Internet2, a nonprofit that offers cloud solutions and technology services. Burr reviewed the NET+ 1Password service, which securely stores passwords, software licenses and additional information at an enterprise level.

Listen to Episode 2 of TechKnow on AI

Listen to episode 2: Artificial Intelligence with UK ITS CTO Adam Recktenwald.

University of Kentucky Information Technology Services announces UK_CYBERCON 2024 invites UK community, public to free event

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month. To encourage everyone to take charge of their digital footprint, University of Kentucky Information Technology Services (UK ITS) will host its third annual UK_CYBERCON on Wednesday, October 9, 2024. The one-day event provides opportunities for the UK community and the public to learn about the importance of cybersecurity.

University of Kentucky Information Technology Services launches new “TechKnow” podcast

University of Kentucky Information Technology Services (UK ITS) will launch a new podcast—TechKnow—on September 4, 2024. With a goal of informing the University of Kentucky community of the latest cyber threats, tech trends and ITS news by sharing ITS employees’ expertise, TechKnow will be available bi-monthly on Spotify.

UK ITS introduces the Student Tech Checklist for incoming students at annual Tech Takeover event

Over the past few years, a newer tradition has also become part of that week — The Tech Takeover. At the event, thousands of new UK students stop by The Cornerstone to pick up their UK-issued Pads as part of the Smart Campus iPad Initiative. But this year’s Tech Takeover event included a first for new students — the launch of the Student Tech Checklist.

UK ITS Attends Epic's User Group Meeting

Members of UK Information Technology Services and UK HealthCare attended the annual Epic User Group Meeting (UGM). UGM’s annual conference brings together IT and operational leaders from across the globe to learn how to maximize the value of Epic as an electronic health record (EHR) software. These leaders also learned about the new innovations that will soon be available in the Epic strategic roadmap, which heavily focused on AI innovations this year.

Use this Student Tech Checklist as your go-to guide for essential tech at UK

Starting your academic journey at the University of Kentucky? To help you navigate your tech needs, UK ITS has put together a comprehensive Student Tech Checklist. This guide is designed to ensure you have all the essential technology tools in place before you step into the classroom. Here's a list of what you need and why it's essential for your success at UK.

Women in Tech event highlights tech experts, addresses key issues and draws large audience

Building trust, authenticity, mentoring and networking were a few of the topics discussed by panelists at the first Women in Tech event at the University of Kentucky. Led by women with decades of experience within a variety of tech industries, the panel participants reflected on their individual experiences and career journeys.