UCSF IT Technology

PAWS (or the Platform for Academic Websites) will be a scalable, cost-effective content management system specifically designed for UCSF academic units. It’s especially tailored to schools and large departments which manage multiple interrelated sites.The primary objectives of PAWS are to simplify website management, enhance the user experience, and ensure compliance with UCSF standards.  

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UCSF Information Technology (UCSF IT) kicked off a project in October 2023, to implement multiple solutions to ensure best-in-class identity and access management. This project is anticipated to conclude in Spring 2026 with multiple benchmarks and milestones in the interim.

This program will establish a modern Digital Identity & Access Management service that will advance UCSF’s health missions, enhance educational and research experiences, and support raising security risk. 1. Modernize Identity Governance Administration (IGA)Streamline and automate access request, access review, identity lifecycle, and password management processes for employees and learners.