By Tammy Campbell, Arica Chhay, Tap L Password management is an increasingly important and challenging responsibility. Websites and applications are expanding their requirements for robust, unique, and lengthy passwords in response to the growing number and sophistication of … [Read more...] about Secure Your Identity with 1Password
IT Status
Status updates and reminders regarding IT-managed systems and applications. Check it-status.lbl.gov for more system and security notifications, including planned and unscheduled downtime and outages.
Update Legacy LastPass App for Mac Desktops
Starting on March 31, 2024, LastPass will no longer support their legacy application for Mac desktops. Staff who are still using an outdated version of the LastPass Mac desktop app may begin to see in-app alerts regarding the discontinuation of support in the coming weeks ahead. Be sure to take … [Read more...] about Update Legacy LastPass App for Mac Desktops
QR Code Use Policy
When used appropriately, QR codes may be useful for marketing events or campaigns. However, there is opportunity for misuse or cyber attacks if QR codes are not used carefully at the Lab. … [Read more...] about QR Code Use Policy
IPv6 Available on VPN and Visitor Wireless
IPv6 addresses are now offered on the Berkeley Lab VPN via DHCPv6 and on the visitor wireless network. A DHCPv6 client with IPv6 enabled or VPN that requests an IPv6 address will begin receiving them now that the configuration changes are complete. Visit the IT FAQ to learn more: VPN Information … [Read more...] about IPv6 Available on VPN and Visitor Wireless
Archive Universal Analytics Data by June 2024
Starting the week of July 1, 2024, users will no longer be able to access any Universal Analytics properties and all data will be deleted. To retain a backup of historical data, IT recommends completing a self-service data export by June 2024. … [Read more...] about Archive Universal Analytics Data by June 2024
End of Support for Outdated Operating Systems
This is a reminder for Berkeley Lab users regarding end of support for the following operating systems: Outdated operating systems increase the security risk for the Lab and must be upgraded or replaced. Systems deemed as security risks may be blocked with no prior warning from accessing the … [Read more...] about End of Support for Outdated Operating Systems
Changes to Institutional Service Email Addresses
In the coming weeks, emails from ServiceNow, Taleo, and LabAlert will start arriving From addresses in an lbl.gov subdomain, e.g., @service-now.lbl.gov, @hsc.lbl.gov, and @labalert.lbl.gov, instead of @lbl.gov senders. This is an official change to better secure Berkeley Lab communications. New … [Read more...] about Changes to Institutional Service Email Addresses
Special Cyber Announcement: Update Web Browsers
By Arica Chhay, Jay Krous Web browsers like Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox are essential for everyday work, research, and personal activities. The ubiquitous reliance on web browsers to access online resources makes them an attractive target for cyber criminals. Outdated browsers expose … [Read more...] about Special Cyber Announcement: Update Web Browsers
Recommended Steps Before Upgrading to macOS Sonoma
Before you rush to upgrade, please review these steps first: Once you go through the checklist above and are ready to upgrade, follow Apple’s instructions to complete the process: How to download and install macOS. … [Read more...] about Recommended Steps Before Upgrading to macOS Sonoma
Windows Passwords – Active Directory (AD) vs Local User Account
What are AD and Local User Accounts? How do we update or reset AD or Local User account passwords? Can I make the AD, LDAP, and Local User account passwords the same? Need a reminder for AD vs LDAP account passwords? See The Difference Between AD and LDAP Passwords … [Read more...] about Windows Passwords – Active Directory (AD) vs Local User Account
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