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IT Professionals Forum welcomes new members, president

Top row, left to right: Jeff Jonsson and James Reynolds. Bottom row, left to right: Nick Forbes, Randon Reed, and Jon Rusho.

The IT Professionals Forum Board of Directors recently welcomed three new and two returning board members and a new president. The nomination and election process is held each April, and board terms are one or two years.

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IT governance roundup

IT Governance

The Enterprise Web Advisory Council (EWAC) met on June 8. The Strategic Information Technology Committee (SITC), Architecture and New Technology Committee (ANTC), and Teaching and Learning Portfolio (TLP) did not meet in June.

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Weekly office hours support U Cybersecurity Program efforts

Illustration of a pink-hued security lock with thumbprints on its face, on a black background.

Every Thursday from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., a cross-functional team of subject matter experts meets online to field questions around the University of Utah Cybersecurity Program, which includes the unit-level implementation of a suite of cybersecurity tools.

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Explainer: Network Security Rule (4-004I)

Pink and blue ethernet cables plugged into the back of a network switch.

When correctly implemented, the technical requirements for network security outlined by Rule 4-004I can prevent an interruption of network service or a compromise of the university’s IT security.

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IT security tip: Think before you click

A screenshot of the Phish Tank homepage, which shows an anglerfish getting ready to swallow a University of Utah ID card.

Take a couple of extra seconds to evaluate every email — especially those with a link or an attachment — for red flags, including unfamiliar greetings and requests for sensitive information.

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Last Updated: 2/20/26