Tag Archive: Chief Information Security Officer

Hear from Michael Corn UC San Diego CISO: How a humanist perspective influences cybersecurity

Michael Corn, UC Tech Community member, CISO, UC San Diego on the skills needed to lead cybersecurity at the university: Universities are terrific training grounds…because we are we are not a business – we are ALL businesses – we are small city.”

Editor’s Note: Since Michael Corn was interviewed for this profile, he has accepted a newly created position with the National Science Foundation as Cybersecurity Advisor for Research Infrastructure. He remains a UC San Diego employee and can be reached at…
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Data Privacy Day: Film Screening and Panel Discussion

University of California, The Social Dilemma, Screening and Panel Discussion in Recognition of Data Privacy Day

We tweet, we like, and we share — but what are the consequences of our growing dependence on social media? In the documentary film, The Social Dilemma, Silicon Valley insiders reveal how social media is reprogramming civilization by exposing…
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Register: UCSC Digital Equity Webinar, Dec. 1

UC Santa Cruz, A Webinar on Digital Equity, December 2, 12 - 1 p.m.

Register for the UCSC Digital Equity Webinar, happening December 2, at noon. This virtual event is a panel discussion with Jacob Martinez, UCSC Alumnus and Founder and Executive Director of Digital NEST, Brian Hall, UCSC Chief Information Security Officer, and…
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Election Season Cyber Threats

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By Kip Bates and Sam Horowitz. Another academic year is here, and classes are well underway. Among the other things you’ve probably noticed is that there’s an election happening. Hidden among the cacophony of news and disinformation is a persistent…
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Lessons from a Cyber Attack: How UC Found Strength in Adversity

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By David Rusting. As I reflect on UC’s journey managing cyber-risk, particularly over the past four years, I’m proud of our collective accomplishments. Two weeks ago, I was able to share UC’s approach, experiences, and lessons’ learned with higher education…
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