[Orgvpdue] UCOP Security Mandate--action step for DUE in May

[Mona Nelson on behalf of Louie Rodriguez]

Dear DUE Colleagues,

As announced to campus last September
<https://insideucr.ucr.edu/announcements/2024/09/18/ucop-cybersecurity-mandate-2025>,
the UC Office of the President has mandated the implementation of new
cybersecurity measures systemwide by May 28, 2025. These measures are
critical in protecting UCR’s vital assets – our research, teaching,
financial data, and personal information – against the ever-evolving
landscape of cyber threats.

UCR is committed to meeting this mandate. As part of UCR’s security
investment roadmap <https://its.ucr.edu/cybersecurity-mandate-2025#future>,
the Provost has called for all campus administrative units to join Secured
Device Services (SDS), a comprehensive device administration and security
service through ITS that ensures devices are kept up-to-date and compliant
with security requirements.

*The DUE will be working with ITS to onboard all administrative devices to
SDS between Monday, May 12, 2025, and Wednesday, May 21, 2025. The DUE has
reserved the Co-Lab space on the 2nd floor of the SSB for the services to
occur. All devices must be migrated during this timeframe.   *

Migrations take 30-60 minutes for Windows devices and 15-30 minutes for
Macs. Pre-migration preparation includes data backup and identifying
special software needs. ITS will inventory devices pre-migration, and
post-migration, they will ensure you are able to login and access all of
your tools and software.

Post migration, ITS will be available via phone, website, online chat, and
in person at various locations to provide support for any questions or
concerns.


Thank you!

-Louie



*Additional Information & Resources: *

§ *UC Cybersecurity Mandate 2025 webpage*
<https://its.ucr.edu/cybersecurity-mandate-2025>: This landing page is the
source of truth for this effort and is updated regularly. Importantly, this
webpage explains the three initial steps all faculty and staff have to take
before May 28, 2025.

§ *Provost's Message to Campus*
<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8-bMZddr-Bc>: In this video, Provost
Watkins discusses UCR's plan to better protect campus and meet the new UC
cybersecurity requirements.

§ *Case for Change*
<https://its.ucr.edu/cybersecurity-mandate-2025/case-for-change>: This
document outlines the risks we face, the specific actions required of all
UCR employees, and the essential role you play in our collective success.

§ *Secured Device Services webpage*
<https://its.ucr.edu/secured-device-services>: This page spells out  the
benefits of SDS to the organization and the end user.



*Louie F. Rodriguez *

Vice Provost and Dean

Division of Undergraduate Education

Professor of Education

University of California, Riverside

Louie.rodriguez at ucr.edu

ue.ucr.edu



Executive Assistant: Mona Nelson

*mona.nelson at ucr.edu* <mona.nelson at ucr.edu>* (951) 827-7750 *
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