After 13 years of dedicated service to UNLV, Vito Rocco, chief information security officer, will be leaving the Office of Information Technology to take a new role at Dell Technologies. His last working day with the university will be Friday, Aug. 21, 2026.

As UNLV's first CISO, Rocco played a key role in strengthening the university's security posture, working closely with OIT and campus leadership to protect UNLV's information assets and advance a culture of cybersecurity across the institution. He expanded cybersecurity awareness training for employees and established the university's Security Operations Center, creating valuable hands-on learning opportunities for student employees while further enhancing UNLV's cybersecurity capabilities.

His work has left a meaningful mark on the UNLV community. Because of his commitment to excellence and leadership, UNLV is a stronger, more resilient institution that is better prepared to navigate an increasingly complex cybersecurity environment.

Vito Rocco's Farewell Celebration

Tuesday, Aug. 18, from 2 p.m.-4 p.m.

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Please join the campus community in celebrating Vito's service to UNLV and wishing him the very best in his next chapter. If you are unable to attend, you are welcome to send him a message.

Thank you for your service to UNLV, Vito, and we wish you all the best in your next adventure.