Next week several UBC IT colleagues will be headed to Ontario for the three day the CANHEIT (Canadian Higher Education Information Technology) Conference. Overseen by the Canadian University Council of Chief Information Officers (CUCCIO) and co-hosted this year by Wilfried Laurier University and…
We’re excited to announce that UBC Cybersecurity will launch the second year of its internal Mentorship Program this Friday, May 29. The pilot program connects staff members across the team and is designed to strengthen collaboration, support career development at all levels, and encourage…
Understanding IT Asset Management at UBC As technology systems across UBC grow in scale and complexity, UBC IT is developing a more coordinated approach to understanding, managing, and planning its digital environment through the IT Asset Management System (ITAM). ITAM will provide a…
In today’s digital landscape, protecting institutional systems from vulnerabilities is essential to maintaining a secure and reliable environment for teaching, learning, and research. To support this goal, the UBC Cybersecurity and Vulnerability Management Solution team has implemented a…
On May 1st 2026, UBC IT participated as part of 108 teams in the 16th annual UBC Faculty & Staff Sports Day. This annual event included activities scattered across the UBC Aquatic Centre, Student Recreation Centre (SRC), War Memorial Gym, MacInnes Family Field, and Rec North. UBC IT staff…
How can Information Technology (IT) professionals work better together to support the needs of research, teaching, and learning across British Columbia? Last week at BCNET CONNECT 2026, the three-day higher education and research tech conference, many of our UBC IT colleagues…
Congratulations to our staff members who represented UBC IT at the Vancouver Sun Run! The Vancouver Sun Run is Canada’s largest 10K road race. On April 19, 2026, the 42nd annual Sun Run featured approximately 57,500 registered participants, representing the second-highest total in the event’s…
The UBC Cybersecurity team is leveraging artificial intelligence to stay ahead of phishing threats with two innovative tools: PhishSense and SNOWplow. Together, they automate the triage of phishing incidents, saving time and strengthening protection for the university community. PhishSense…
We sat down with UBC’s recently appointed Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), Larry Carson, to discuss his career and vision for his first year as CISO. With more than 25 years of experience, Larry brings a long history of service to UBC and a deep understanding of our community. Larry has…
With cyber threats on the rise, weak and reused passwords continue to be one of the biggest vulnerabilities individuals face online. Strengthening how you manage passwords is one of the simplest and most effective steps you can take to protect your digital identity. Key Reminders: …
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