Information Technology & Security at U of T

AI Kitchen - Toward an AI-ready University | University of Toronto Tools & Training / Tools & Training / AI Kitchen The AI Kitchen (AIK) will provide secure environments for AI […]

U of T's AI Kitchen is a bold new makerspace for safe, inclusive experimentation with #AI tools and ideas. Once live, it will simplify access to AI models, provide secure environments for projects and support human-centred, ethical use of AI at #UofT. Stay tuned! ai.utoronto.ca/tools-and-tr...

The deadline to submit a presentation proposal is this Friday, March 6! Open to #UofT staff, faculty and librarians.
techknowfile.utoronto.ca/presenter/

Tax season is peak cyber crime season. Use strong passwords and MFA, file only on secure networks, watch for phishing and keep your devices updated.
Stay safe while filing online: https://www.getcybersafe.gc.ca/en/resources/how-stay-cyber-safe-during-tax-season

#GetCyberSafe #SecureTogether

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ITS is pleased to welcome Nathan Corwin as U of T's inaugural Chief Information Security & Digital Trust Officer (CISDTO)! ⁠
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We’re excited to see his clear and compelling vision for digital trust as an institutional approach come to life at #UofT. ⁠
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Read the memo: its.utoronto.ca/nathan-corwi...

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Join People Strategy, Equity and Culture’s Inclusive Campus series on Feb. 23 for Black History Month. Explore anti-Black racial discrimination in work and learning spaces and learn strategies to build an inclusive #UofT.

Register: universi011.plateau.com/learning/use...

Call for proposals. TechKnowFile 2026. Submit by March 6. www.TechKnowFile.utoronto.ca

The call for proposals is now open for the TechKnowFile 2026 (previously IT@UofT) conference, taking place on St. George campus on May 6 – 7.

#UofT staff, faculty and librarians are invited to submit a proposal to speak. The deadline is March 6. techknowfile.utoronto.ca/presenter/

#TKF2026

CAISI Research Program at CIFAR — 2025 Year in Review: Building Safe AI for Canadians Explore the “Year in Review: Building Safe AI for Canadians” report. Learn how the CAISI Research Program at CIFAR is advancing research and training to make AI safe for Canadians.

In November 2024, the Government of Canada launched the Canadian AI Safety Institute, recognizing that public trust is the primary driver of successful innovation. “The Year in Review: Building Safe AI for Canadians” summarizes their progress in 2025.

Read the report: report.buildingsafeai.ca

What should I be worried about when visiting websites? - Information Security at University of Toronto I love surfing the web, but I hear horror stories about online risks all the time. What should I really be worried about when visiting websites? What could go wrong, and how does it happen?

Love surfing the web but worried about the risks? Check out this month’s Dear 404 advice column which separates real risks from urban legends so you can protect yourself online.

Read more: security.utoronto.ca/is-advice/wh...

Celebrate Black Excellence | Spaces & Experiences at U of T Celebrating and enjoying the richness that the black and African diaspora contributes to the fabric of our campus and our portfolio.

#UofTSpaces&Experiences is celebrating Black History Month by honouring the achievements, resilience & contributions of Black communities!

“Celebrating Black Excellence” highlights stories, creativity and impact of Black students, staff & faculty.

spacesandexperiences.utoronto.ca/celebrating-...

As IT professionals, we are all communicators — through emails, documentation and web content. As generative AI adoption accelerates at #UofT, formal governance and guidelines are essential but not sufficient.

Join us on Feb. 26 for new communication insights: its.eve.utoronto.ca/home/events/...

UTL ransomware tabletop exercise: Strengthening readiness through collaboration - Information Security at University of Toronto In the spring of 2025, the University of Toronto Libraries (UTL) brought cyber security preparedness to the executive level with its first-ever ransomware tabletop exercise.

#UofT Libraries brought cyber security preparedness to the executive level with its first ransomware tabletop exercise. The initiative united tech, library and IT leaders in an interactive simulation that tested how to a respond to ransomware attack.

Read more: security.utoronto.ca/news/utl-ran...

Back for another season! AI Jam 3.0 is an open mic-style session featuring lightning talks from U of T IT staff and technologists. Come and hear how AI is being explored across #UofT.

Register here: its.eve.utoronto.ca/home/events/...

Jan. 28 is Data Privacy Day and Information Security and the University Privacy Office have been celebrating all month long with several engaging and exciting events.

Check out our useful resources so you can remain cyber safe and keep your data secure: security.utoronto.ca/news/data-pr...

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Safeguard your emails to prevent privacy breaches - Information Security at University of Toronto While email is one of the most efficient and prevalent forms of communication today, it brings with it the risk of privacy breaches when sharing sensitive data, such as personally identifiable informa...

Do you use email to share sensitive data? Email can bring risk of privacy breaches when sharing sensitive data.

Read more how about taking some simple steps to safeguard your communications can help reduce the risk of privacy breaches at #UofT.
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IT@UofT People — Waleed Ahmed - Information Technology Services - University of Toronto In this issue of “IT@UofT People”, we will get to know our IT@UofT team member, Waleed Ahmed and find out more about his hidden or not-so-hidden talents and/or pursuits outside of work.

This month’s IT@UofT People profile introduces Waleed Ahmed, manager, IT Client Services at Victoria University. He shared his passion for basketball, which he's played since he was in grade 6. He's also a huge Raptors fan!

Read Waleed’s full profile: https://its.utoronto.ca/ituoft-waleed-ahmed/

Thursday@3 - Leveraging generative AI to improve digital collections findability - Information Technology Services - University of Toronto Learn how Ontario Council of University Libraries (OCUL) and Academic, Research & Collaborative (ARC) Technologies used AI to improve searchability across large digital collections.

On Jan. 29, all #UofT community members are invited to join our Thursday@3 session to learn how the @ocul-libraries.bsky.social and ITS’ Academic, Research & Collaborative Technologies unit used AI to improve searchability across large digital collections: its.utoronto.ca/event/thursd...

Starting March 31, #UofT Duo Mobile app users must be running version 4.85.0 or later to continue using Duo Push for UTORMFA. If your app is not updated by this date, these features will no longer work. For more information: https://security.utoronto.ca/news/update-your-duo-mobile-app-by-march-31/

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Handling personal data at the university? 📊

Privacy Impact Assessments help identify privacy and compliance risks when reviewing new vendors, applications or making changes to data flows — supporting FIPPA compliance and protecting our community. Learn more: security.utoronto.ca/services/pri...

TKF 2026: Call for volunteers

TechKnowFile (TKF), the premier IT-focused conference at #UofT, is back and taking place on May 6 – 7 on St. George campus! We're recruiting volunteers for conference committees: programming, logistics, vendor fair & more. Open to all U of T staff and faculty: its.utoronto.ca/tkf-2026-cal...

Xanadu (@xanaduai.bsky.social) Our mission: To build quantum computers that are useful and available to people everywhere. We are hiring! http://xanadu.ai/careers/

Xanadu Quantum Technologies (xanaduai.bsky.social), a startup founded by former #UofT post-doctoral researcher Christian Weedbrook, has been selected for federal funding under a new program aimed at strengthening Canada’s quantum computing sector! www.utoronto.ca/news/startup...

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Reading a privacy policy is essential for understanding how an organization collects, uses and protects personal information.

#UofT staff and faculty are encouraged to review our guidance before using services or tools that collect personal information: security.utoronto.ca/services/pri...

EDUCAUSE - The Impact of AI on Work in Higher Education With Support From Zoom, 2026 EDUCAUSE Mission Partner

Thanks to @Zoom, 2026 EDUCAUSE Mission Partner, for their support of this important report.

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Promotional poster reads: CANHEIT 2026. Together, innovation takes flight. June 1-4. Waterloo, ON.

CUCCIO’s CANHEIT conference is back this year, co-hosted by @wilfridlaurieruni.bsky.social and @uwaterloo.ca, from June 1 – 4! This year's theme, "Together, innovation takes flight," invites you to be part of something extraordinary. The call for submissions is open! www.cvent.com/c/abstracts/...

As part of Data Privacy Day, Robarts Library (UofT Libraries) is hosting a book display on privacy in the digital age until Jan. 30 . Stop by and take a look or borrow one today!
More details: https://security.utoronto.ca/news/data-privacy-day-2026/#book-display

#DPD2026

Surveillance, policy and art. Jan 27, 2026 from 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. at the Student Commons, iSchool, 4th floor.

Join us for a conversation and art installation on surveillance, policy & art. Evan Light’s internationally exhibited work examines how facial recognition and cellphone hacking influence privacy and democracy. Register: https://security.utoronto.ca/news/data-privacy-day-2026/#evan-light
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Professor Vold's new work seems very interesting! Always great to hear what the folks at the IHPST are up to. :)

AI Companion Event Speakers Yiran Hua, Michael Inzlicht and Paul Bloom will discuss ethical questions surrounding AI companions.

AI companions have become increasingly popular. But what’s their overall impact on our lives? Join Yiran Hua, @minzlicht.bsky.social & @paulbloomatyale.bsky.social at @uoftethics.bsky.social to discuss ethical questions about AI companions. Jan. 23, 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. www.eventbrite.ca/e/ai-compani...

What is data classification? - Information Security at University of Toronto I keep hearing about ‘data classification’ in meetings. What exactly is data classification, and why does it always come up during these conversations?

What is data classification, and why does it come up when discussing vendors or new systems? Learn more about data classification standards at #UofT from Dear 404, the security advice column that won’t lead you astray. And submit your own question to Dear 404! ➡️ security.utoronto.ca/is-advice/wh...

Perhaps of interest to our friends at @uoftlibraries.bsky.social, @oiselibrary.bsky.social, @fisherlibrary.bsky.social, @archivistsdotca.bsky.social, @torontoarchives.cityof.toronto.ca, and @crimlib.bsky.social. :)