How to Handle a Phishing Email

If you receive an email that makes you pause or confuses you, do not click on anything or reply to the message. Use the information below to help guide you in staying safe online. To learn more about phishing and other cybersecurity …

How to Access SharePoint

SharePoint is the primary web‑based collaboration and document storage platform available to faculty, staff, and students through Microsoft 365.   There are two easy ways to access SharePoint: through the Microsoft 365 apps page or by navigating directly to the SharePoint root site. …

Free Teams Courses in March

TechTraining offers free online courses for UWM students and employees across a variety of technology topics. This March TechTrianing is offering two courses related to Teams Calling.   Teams Calls Course on Tuesday, March 3, 10-11 a.m. In this TechTraining course, you will learn more about …

Free Cybersecurity Webinar on Feb 25

LinkedIn Learning has partnered with Hack The Box to offer a new hands-on cybersecurity program that uses online training labs for developing cybersecurity analyst skills. This new training is available now in LinkedIn Learning and is free to all UWM …

Spring 2026 TechTraining Schedule

The spring 2026 TechTraining course schedule is now available. View the schedule and register for a free course today! Upcoming Courses: To view the full schedule and register, visit the Online Training page. If you have questions, contact us at …

Managing UWM Data in Paper Format

UWM information and data housed in paper format, also known as hard copies, require the same level of protection as documents you store electronically. Most UWM information & data is considered moderate or high-risk. Hard copies containing moderate or high-risk information …

What is Data Privacy?

Data privacy refers to the protection of your personal data. Your personal data is any information that is identifiable to you, such as your name, date of birth, social security number, financial information, etc.   Keeping Your Data Safe The best way to keep your …

Tech Timeout starts Friday

UWM Tech Timeout for the beginning of the Spring 2026 semester begins on Friday, January 23, at 12:01 am and ends Monday, February 2, at 11:59 pm.  What is Tech Timeout? Tech Timeout refers to a timeframe when University IT Services will not …

Spring 26 Student Technology Recommendations

Our student technology recommendations have general guidelines for Windows devices, Apple devices, and internet speeds.  Depending on your intended major, your school or college may have specific technology guidelines that do not align with the general recommendations. Talk to your advisor about possible …

Tech Timeout starts January 23

UWM Tech Timeout for the beginning of the Spring 2026 semester begins on Friday, January 23, at 12:01 am and ends Monday, February 2, at 11:59 pm.  What is Tech Timeout? Tech Timeout refers to a timeframe when University IT Services will not …