UIS Engagement Events 2017-2018

An overview of the GBN Silver Anniversary, introduced by Prof. Ian Leslie (Director of UIS), with a retrospective from Dr. David Hartley (former Director of the Computing Service), and Jon Holgate (Head of Networks) with some thoughts on the vital role of GBN for the University, Colleges, and the region - today and in the future.

• A cyber security awareness event, sponsored by the University Information Services, IT Community Development Project and the Cyber Security Programme.
• An informative conference, featuring presentations from high-profile and international security experts.
• There will be interactive workshops focusing on various information security issues, a panel discussion and the opportunity to network with IT professionals from across the University.

• The full agenda, speakers and workshop topics can be found on the event website.

The Cambridge University Data Network (CUDN) Point of Presence (PoP) switch replacement programme will begin in the next few weeks. The replacement PoP switches have a number of configuration differences from the previous PoPs, including Spanning Tree Protocol, DHCP Snooping and ARP Inspection. This presentation, by Bob Franklin of UIS Networks, will cover the differences and how you need to prepare for them.

The General Data Protection Register GDPR applies from 25 May 2018 and replaces the Data Protection Act 1998 (DPA). It sets out rules and standards about how organisations can use information relating to living identifiable individuals. The GDPR is prescriptive about how organisations should implement the principles – and how they should demonstrate that they are doing so. UIS Information Compliance Officer, Madeleine Taylor will be presenting an update on the implications of GDPR for UIS. She will explain the time line and checklist of activities planned to insure compliance is met by the fast approaching deadline.

This seminar will explore and explain the changes that have been made to the Wireless system, across University institutions and across the city, over the past 12 months. It will also detail some of the plans for the next 6-12 months, as well as preview some of the new services we are hoping to offer in the future.

Presenters

• Alexander Cox, Service Manager of University Wireless Infrastructure
• Gordon Ross, University Telecoms System Manager

On 8 March 2018, the University’s 3-year fixed-price licensing agreement with Adobe comes to an end. Like many other software providers, Adobe is moving to an annual subscription model. This move will deliver cost savings to the University and users, as well as providing improved user support. Academia won the contract following a competitive tender conducted by University Procurement Services and have developed a dedicated Cambridge University portal for purchasing and renewing licences : https://cambridge.store.academia.co.uk/adobe.html.

This TechLink seminar will be an opportunity to see a demonstration of how to use the Academia portal and a chance to speak to a representative from Academia to raise any queries IT staff may have in relation to moving to the new provider of Adobe products.

Presenters

• Stephen Hoensch, Head of Front Line Services, University Information Services
• Representative from Academia Ltd.

Improving the way we deliver software depends on the way we approach software development. Evolving an agile environment requires establishing Firm Foundations, and building incrementally to deliver real operational benefit as early as is practical. Although it is essential to be in control of a software project, it is vital to ensure transparency of work being performed, and have clear and continuous communication for teams. As such, terms such as ‘control’ and ‘collaboration’ can sound like competing principles, maybe like ‘waterfall’ and ‘agile’. In reality, in a working agile environment, control is not something imposed from outside, but is generated from within, through collaborative working practices. The nexus of collaboration encompasses the entire business context, and automatically produces the best possible result. All that is left is to monitor its success! Working with principles, enables keeping what is best, and continuously improving everything else.

Presenters

• Sibel Allinson, Senior Project Manager, University Information Services
• Nick Mattin, Head of Service Development, University Information Services
• Simon Redhead, Systems Development Manager

The University needs to maintain records about the personal data we hold, how we use it, and how we keep it secure to meet the obligations of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), which comes into force on 25 May this year. The Information Asset Register (IAR) is the University’s chosen method of meeting this obligation.

At this event, James Knapton and Sibel Allinson will provide a live demonstration on how to use the IAR and host a Q&A session.

• In the context of professional conduct and the HE environment, it will cover dignity at work, harassment, bullying & sexual misconduct and breaking the silence
• This workshop will consist of three parts, totalling 3 hours

• In the context of professional conduct and the HE environment, it will cover dignity at work, harassment, bullying & sexual misconduct and breaking the silence
• This workshop will consist of three parts, totalling 3 hours

The Service Status System is expanding to become University Information Services primary channel for communicating IT maintenance and status updates. Jon Holgate, Head of UIS Network Division will be explaining the technical functionality of the system and Nigel Thornton, UIS Interim Head of Communications will be highlighting the importance of the system as an effective communication tool.

• In the context of professional conduct and the HE environment, it will cover dignity at work, harassment, bullying & sexual misconduct and breaking the silence
• This workshop will consist of three parts, totalling 3 hours

• University Information Services (UIS) is facilitating a mentoring scheme across UIS and the IT Community, providing career development support for individuals and organisations. This workshop is intended for mentors who have enrolled in the scheme. The session will cover advice and helpful methods on how to be a confident and effective mentor and a chance to share ideas with other mentors enrolled in the scheme.

• In the context of professional conduct and the HE environment, it will cover dignity at work, harassment, bullying & sexual misconduct and breaking the silence
• This workshop will consist of three parts, totalling 3 hours

Endpoint Protection Manager, Chris Quy will give a presentation on using the McAfee Endpoint Security Threat Prevention and the Adaptive Threat Protection add-in. Chris will cover how it is used on stand-alone machines and additional support available with the Managed Endpoint Protection Service.

A presentation and Q&A session to discuss the development of Falcon-on-Drupal – a new version of the Falcon website content management system (CMS) service based on the Drupal platform – and the migration of sites to the new service.

Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions about the development, service features and how the migration may affect their current Falcon site.

• University Information Services (UIS) invites all University IT staff to celebrate the launch of LinkedIn Learning for the IT Community. View a whistle stop tour of the product, discover the benefits, hear user stories from the IT community and indulge in a celebratory cake.

• LinkedIn Learning is an online eLearning resource which provides expert led courses developed by industry experts using Lynda.com content, topics include:

Apple's Enterprise Programmes are becoming more important with every Apple OS release. Discover what DEP (Device Enrollment Program), VPP (Volume Purchase Program) and MDM (Mobile Device Management) are, and how we can make them work in the University.

The recent Oxford IT Forum Conference <https://www.ictf.ox.ac.uk/event/ictf-conference-2018> was another excellent combination of talks and workshops, with selective vendors focussing on key IT developments. We will briefly review highlights of the day and consider ways we might respond to the invitation to expand our collaborative IT efforts with Oxford.

This will be the final seminar of this academic year, and as usual there will be some light refreshments to celebrate the end-of-year!