ASU Information Security and Digital Trust
To truly respect the user, we must respect their data.
As more of our learning, working and living takes place in the digital realm, what and who do you trust? ASU Information Security and Digital Trust (ISDT) is grounded in transparency, security, privacy and empowerment to foster relationships of trust: trust between our institutions, learners and staff; trust between learners and employers; trust between our institutions and the workforce.
ASU’s ISDT leads work and initiatives that uniquely influence our constituents’ experience of digital life. We aim to lead by example with our own commitment to digital trust by providing transparency and clarity around our practices that require trust.
Our tenets
These are the founding principles that guide our work at ASU and beyond.
Our tenets in action
These examples are concrete projects, initiatives and events developing and impacting a new vision of information security and digital trust at ASU.
Our leadership
Providing the vision and strategy to move forward our tenets in action and guide the development of new initiatives at UTO and ASU:
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Donna KidwellChief Information Security & |
Timothy SummersExecutive Director
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Kate GiovacchiniManaging Director, Trusted Learner Network and Co-Executive Director, Engineering Core, University Technology Office |
In the news
Dive into recent events, discussions and activities exploring the concepts of data privacy, cybersecurity and learner empowerment:
With generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools becoming increasingly available to students and statistics showing a future workforce that’s automated by AI, David McElhoes knew he had to adapt his Introduction to Philosophy of Science curriculum.
From the development of a language learning buddy to bridging the generational gap and beyond — these are just a few examples of projects underway that leverage ChatGPT Edu through the AI Innovation Challenge at Arizona State…
[Updated Wednesday, July 24] Beginning Thursday July 19, Windows machines worldwide began experiencing a blue screen error caused by a Crowdstrike update. This error has interrupted several ASU services. A workaround has been found, and…
Generative artificial intelligence (AI) is poised to redefine the way people live and work, but what factor do age and data have to do with it? As it turns out, a lot.
Ten years ago, Arizona State University’s (ASU) Enterprise Technology team embarked on a journey to revolutionize the way its community interacts with the institution. Fast forward to 2024 and the ASU Experience Center celebrates a decade of…
This week, the 100 Year EdTech Project launched its 2074 Guide, a digital publication for education and technology changemakers to strategically plan for the next 50 years.
“This Guide serves as a roadmap and a call to action, inviting us to…
Back in November 2023, Arizona State University (ASU) and Amazon Web Services (AWS) announced the launch of the ASU Artificial Intelligence Cloud Innovation Center (AICIC), powered by AWS, as an effort to advance the use of artificial intelligence (…
1,000+ students. 287 teams. 50 universities. 24 countries. One goal: engage learners around game design to effect positive change in their communities.
Arizona State University (ASU) is partnering with QS ImpACT to launch the unique QS ImpACT…
The world has increasingly become more digital. From remote work to online education programs and even telehealth services, our interactions are highly enabled by technology.
However, this isn’t a reality for all…yet.
Take, for example, a…
Earlier today, OpenAI announced its newest offering: ChatGPT Edu. The goal, as outlined in their announcement, is to offer a version of ChatGPT built for universities to responsibly deploy artificial intelligence (AI) to students, faculty,…
When it comes to language learning, communication is the ultimate goal. Improved linguistics, comprehension, grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation are just some of the benefits of learning a language through speaking.
“The more opportunities…
On Wednesday, May 15, over 500 IT professionals, technologists, and visionaries from across Arizona State University (ASU) convened to explore the implementation of AI – from idea to impact. Now in its seventh year, the annual IT professional…
In a world hyper-focused on emerging trends, Senior Global Futures Scholar with the Global Futures Scientists and Scholars Dr.
A unique collaboration is underway at Arizona State University (ASU), spearheaded by two faculty members.
For the first time in Arizona State University’s (ASU) Battle of the Bands history, the final round of performances on March 20 were live-streamed, with the help of ASU’s Enterprise Technology Next Lab and the university’s partnerships with Zoom and
Creative companions, personalized tutors and virtual lab assistants — faculty and staff at Arizona State University (ASU) are exploring the art of what’s possible when it comes to using generative artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance the teaching…
If the thought of being able to find a parking spot on a busy day with an app as easily as it is to reserve movie tickets sounds appealing, you can rest assured you might never have to worry again about having to circle the block in frustration.…
2024 marks a new year, a fresh start, and a renewed focus on enriching the communities we serve. Arizona State University (ASU) perseveres at the forefront of technological advancement, integrating AI into workflows and classroom settings to enhance…
Five years ago, Arizona State University’s Trusted Learner Network (TLN) was created with the goal of putting learners at the center of education and giving them agency over their earned skills and knowledge.
Fast forward five years, and more…
Dr. Donna Kidwell is the Chief Information Security and Digital Trust Officer and Deputy Chief Information Officer at Arizona State University. She leads teams that work to protect over 140K students and 17K faculty from cybersecurity threats and…