As the U-M community begins a new academic year of learning, teaching, conducting research, and supporting the business needs of the university, we are reminded why protecting U-M’s wealth of digital assets is so important. National Cybersecurity Awareness Month is a great time to connect and learn about cybersecurity together with Security at U-M in IT (SUMIT) events throughout October. ITS Information Assurance (IA) and the ITS Privacy Office have planned events to reach U-M faculty, staff, and students. Please help us spread the word.
Featured Events
- Securing the Vote: Technology, Evidence, and Trust in the 2026 Midterm Elections
Join University of Michigan experts and election-security leaders for a timely, nonpartisan discussion about the systems, technologies, and safeguards that protect elections and help verify results. - Securing What Comes Next: Cybersecurity Leadership in the Age of AI
A Fireside Chat with Nikesh Arora, Chairman and CEO of Palo Alto Networks
Events
Check out the full schedule and event details on the Safe Computing SUMIT page.
- Information Assurance Sessions
U-M cybersecurity experts will host virtual sessions on security tips, a day in the life of a SOC/incident response analyst, and building trustworthy AI for research compliance and security. - Drop-in Office Hours
ITS IA staff will host open office hours to answer questions about cybersecurity and data protection. - Safe Computing pop-ups
IA and the Privacy Office will be hosting table pop-up events on campus to engage with students. - Safe Computing Challenge for Students
An engaging, quiz-style challenge for students to learn about protecting themselves online and be entered into a drawing for ITS Tech Shop gift cards. - Big Ten Academic Alliance (BTAA) -Sponsored Events
- Level UP Your Cyber Game – Big Ten: A virtual trivia game show hosted by the National Cybersecurity Alliance where teams can show off their cybersecurity knowledge. Join the U-M team in this friendly competition for the title of Most Cybersecurity Aware Institution in the Big Ten.
- How to Survive the AI Apocalypse
- BTAA CISO Panel Discussion
- An Introduction to the Evolving Federal Research Cybersecurity Landscape and What It Means for University IT Teams
