As artificial intelligence tools become increasingly integrated into daily work, education, research, and teaching, the University of Michigan has published a new resource to help community members use these powerful services appropriately and responsibly. The Appropriate Use of AI Services & U-M Policy guide provides clear, actionable direction organized around five key areas: Each section links to supporting… Read More »
It’s best to avoid public WiFi and go online using a secure U-M WiFi option or a secure home wireless network. If you need to use public WiFi, you can do so more securely by following the tips below. Use a Virtual Private Network (VPN) Secure Your Internet Connection includes best practices for securing your connection and helps… Read More »
Going places this summer? Pack along these Safe Computing tips for traveling with technology. You’ll rest assured that you’re ready to take off on your next adventure, and well prepared to safeguard both your own and the university’s data. Preparing for Travel Only take what you need: Update and prepare your devices: Set up basic security settings: If… Read More »
At the April 16 Summit “Everything That Is Wrong About AI: A Critical Look at Challenges & Opportunities,” co-hosted by ITS and the Provost’s Office, the U‑M community examined AI’s risks and benefits, and how the university could help lead and shape AI adoption.
The 2026 Privacy@Michigan event series, co-sponsored by the ITS Privacy Office and the School of Information, ran from Data Privacy Day on January 28 through late March. The event series explored timely and far-reaching topics related to privacy from a variety of disciplines and perspectives.
As the university’s digital environment evolves in response to global technological developments and the needs of the U-M community, so do our cybersecurity practices and underlying IT policies and standards. Here is a roundup of the IT policies and standards that were updated in 2025: In early 2026, we published an update to Personally Owned Devices that Access or… Read More »
As AI tools become increasingly ubiquitous, it is important to question how they are or are not protecting user data.
A new DPE320: HIPAA and Protected Health Information course is available for faculty and staff who may interact with Protected Health Information (PHI) as part of their normal job activities.
Spring brings brightly colored tulips, buds on the trees, and job offer scams targeting students.
Join us for Privacy@Michigan events in March.
Join us for Privacy@Michigan events and programming featuring engaging presentations and more.
Learn how to balance convenience and security while traveling this holiday season.
Online commerce is expected to hit 8 trillion dollars in sales by 2026, but data breaches of retailers have already compromised hundreds of millions of records. One in ten Americans have already lost money to cybercrime, and according to the FTC, “Online shopping issues were the second most commonly reported in the fraud category,” contributing to Americans losing… Read More »
SUMIT and Safe Computing events last month celebrated and promoted IT security at U-M – slide presentations and recordings are available.
Follow these tips to protect your identity and your U-M account, including your email, direct deposit details, and more.
As the U-M community settles into another academic year of teaching, learning, and research, we are reminded why it is so important to protect U-M’s wealth of digital assets. It’s a great time to celebrate national Cybersecurity Awareness month with Security at U-M in IT (SUMIT) events throughout October. ITS Information Assurance (IA) and the ITS Privacy Office… Read More »
Cyber threats from data breaches to phishing scams and online disinformation continue to evolve in complexity.
Join award-winning journalist Karen Hao and Patrick Barry, clinical assistant professor at the University of Michigan Law School, for an eye-opening discussion on Hao’s best-selling book, “Empire of AI.” Monday, October 20, 5 p.m.
Phishing and scams target university students across higher education. Help protect U-M students by spreading awareness of job offer and football ticket scams.
Watch for scams that aim to steal your login credentials and then redirect your direct deposit.