DSI is not just an ITS effort...success depends on us all.
What is it about: Identifying items we have connected to the network, where it is, and making/keeping it secure. DSI is a risk-based, transformative approach that integrates the partnerships, processes, and technologies needed to urgently address our known vulnerabilities and to create a resilient and secure network environment.
What caused the need: Cybersecurity Incident- In 2023, our University experienced the collective impact of a cybersecurity incident in which one device was breached and became an entry point to a secondary device in another area. 60,000 members of our community rushed to reset their passwords.
What role do we play: Identify all devices that are connected to the University network and allow Engr-IT to review and manage them. Not sure what devices are associated with your area, Contact ENGR-IT@virginia.edu . It is a misconception that your information is safe if devices in your school, department, or unit meet security standards locally. We are all connected by a shared network and share access to sensitive information. And recent assessments show that the vulnerabilities that led to our 2023 incident still exist today—we cannot continue with business as usual.
For more information see https://in.virginia.edu/dsi-faq