Our tenets
These are the founding principles that guide our work at ASU and beyond.
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 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 Enterprise Technology and ASU:
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Lester GodseyChief Information Security Officer |
In the news
Dive into recent events, discussions and activities exploring the concepts of data privacy, cybersecurity and learner empowerment:
Universities have long played an important role in the development of artificial intelligence. “As AI rapidly evolves, envisioning its potential to enrich the student experience has never been more important,” said Lev Gonick, chief…
The 9th annual ASU Data Conference saw over 400 data leaders, experts and enthusiasts gather on the Tempe campus this week to learn about the newest data tools and the best tips and tricks of data storytelling. The two-day event opened with a…
This article is included in the third publication of The AI Journey at Arizona State University. Imagine a mobile app that could show students 3D models of chemical compounds, providing them with a new AI-assisted tutoring tool for their…
Enterprise Technology’s Creative x Communications team was celebrated for its diligent efforts at the 2025 Copper Anvil Awards on Thursday, October 23.Composed of graphic designers, photographers, videographers, storytellers and strategic…
The final day of Agentic AI and the Student Experience began with a plenary session from best-selling authors Vala Afshar and Henry King, titled Autonomous: Why the Fittest Businesses Embrace AI-First Strategy and Digital Labor after…
During a Friday breakout session titled “Gaming, VR and AI for student learning,” ASU and Microsoft announced they will work together to bring Xbox Game Camp to Phoenix.Xbox Game Camp is a multi-week program that empowers future waves of game…
ASU CIO Lev Gonick and former U.S. Senator Kyrsten Sinema took the main stage on October 24 for a fireside chat on how agentic AI is transforming learning experiences for neurodiverse students at Agentic AI and the Student Experience.
Innovation, agency and the inalienable right to learn: these are the key themes driving day two of ASU’s Agentic AI and the Student Experience.ASU President Michael M. Crow delivered the opening keynote speech – addressing access, adaptability…
Following ASU President Crow, student voice and agency were at the forefront of discussion topics during the second keynote on day two of Agentic AI and the Student Experience.
Through openness and empathy, the inaugural winner of the 2025 Humanitarian Award, Angela Gunder, leaves a mark on the higher education industry beyond just developing AI – but focusing on the humanity behind the bots.The award was presented on day…
Written by Stephanie King and Joycelyn Muñoz Today was day one of Agentic AI and the Student Experience, which will host more than 550 education and industry leaders from 22+ countries in Tempe over the next three days.
The third publication of The AI Journey at Arizona State University examines AI innovations at scale for the most innovative university in the nation. The publication includes foreword remarks from ASU President Michael M. Crow and…
Earlier this week, NVIDIA began delivering its highly-anticipated NVIDIA DGX Spark to AI developers worldwide.
From phishing defense to smart IoT (Internet of Things) security and incident reporting, ASU students participated in a 24-hour hackathon-style event focused on cybersecurity, pitching solutions for real-world problems and showcasing student…
Though much of ASU’s community departs or vacations for the summer, Enterprise Technology remains diligent, investing tireless efforts to ensure that students, faculty and staff returning in the fall are welcomed with new digital solutions for…
Philosophy, sports, foods and even video games all found their way into ASU President Michael M. Crow’s keynote as he kicked off AI Day at ASU. All lended as examples towards a more central theme: the future of higher education is inseparable from…
Arizona State University today announced an expansion of its collaboration with OpenAI, bringing ChatGPT Edu with GPT-5 to every student, faculty member, researcher and staff member at no cost to the individual. The expanded collaboration…
Whether its foundations like connecting to the campus internet or experiencing the core memory of having your work displayed on the jumbotron at Welcome Night, technology plays a key role in the Sun Devil experience.
From dance cam to selfie cam, the jumbotron at Arizona State University’s Welcome Night lit up the stage with first-time students last night. But for ASU senior Tiffany McClellan, the graphic designs used on the big screen felt like…
This series highlights ASU innovators who are driving AI-led solutions to support academic, research and the future of work.