Cybersecurity or Academic Freedom? The Case of the University of California
Key Takeaways:
Mandate scope: Trellix required on all UC-connected devices, including personal ones.
Faculty response: Over 1,000 signatories and an 82% Senate majority opposed the software.
Core debate: Cybersecurity vs. academic freedom — protection vs. surveillance.
Broader implications: Raises questions about digital autonomy, data governance, and institutional transparency.