Office of Information Security

About Edward Murphy

Edward Murphy became the Associate Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer for the University of Wisconsin System on March 27, 2022. He is responsible for leading the development and updating of the UW System information security program. This will guide the work of UW System Administration and UW System institutions with respect to information security.

Edward has extensive experience in executive engagements, information security strategy, and policy development, security operations and enterprise IT. He has been instrumental in establishing the UW System’s first enterprise security solution which provides a platform for increased visibility, protection, and common security operations across the UW System.

Prior to coming to the University of Wisconsin System Administration, Edward was the Deputy Chief Information Officer and Chief Information Security Officer for the University of Wisconsin Colleges and University of Wisconsin–Extension. Before coming to Wisconsin, he held a variety of technical and leadership positions at the University of Arizona.

Edward earned his Bachelor of Science in Management Information Systems from the University of Arizona and his Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy and Political Science from the University of Maryland at College Park.