1. True Bruin Values
Join us for a campus-wide conversation designed to bring together students, staff and faculty in meaningful dialogue around the draft refreshed values. These gatherings are an opportunity to share perspectives, listen deeply and strengthen our sense of connection across the UCLA community.
When: Mon, Nov 3, 4:00-5:30 PM
Where: Online
2. SiteDen Office Hours
Have questions about how to improve your SiteDen site? Join the SiteDen team to get real-time assistance. Join the #siteden-web-help channel in the UCLA IT workspace.
When: Tue, Oct 28, 2:00-2:50 PM
Where: Online
3. PATCH NOW: Critical Security Alert (CVE-2025-59287)
Microsoft has released a patch for a critical WSUS vulnerability (CVSS 9.8) that allows remote code execution and is being actively exploited in the wild. Public PoC code is contributing to ongoing attacks, with confirmed PowerShell payload activity observed by Mandiant. Immediate action is required--apply the latest Microsoft security update now to protect our systems.
Link to our BruinTech Slack Channel
4. Cybersecurity Awareness Month | DDoS Attacks Explained
A Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack works like thousands of prank callers flooding your phone line--only it targets websites and online services. Attackers use hijacked devices to overwhelm a site with fake traffic, making it crash or go offline. In 2025, DDoS attacks have become more frequent, sophisticated, and often tied to Extortion or larger cyberrimes. Each week, this month OCISO explores a critical topic to help you spot the signs, protect your data and empower others to do the same.
Cybersecurity Awareness Month:, October 1-31, 2025
More Info from the OCISO website
5. UCSB Process Paradise
UCSB is hosting the annual Process Paradise event, inspired by Process Palooza but tailored to UCSB. This year there will be two virtual sessions on 10/28 and 10/30! Join the event, virtually, for content from UC practitioners as well as thought leaders such as Tracy O'Rourke and Stephen Yorkstone. Pick one session or pick several, and let's inspire one another!.
When: Tue, October 28
Where: Zoom
