To strengthen digital security at Berkeley Lab, the IT Division is rolling out Passkeys Lab-wide following a successful three-month pilot. The transition began with Operations divisions in April and is now expanding to Research divisions in May. Passkeys are a modern authentication method stored … [Read more...] about Passkeys Lab-Wide Rollout Launch Starts in Operations
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Your Lab Deskphone is a Critical Link in Lab Safety
The desk phone in your Berkeley Lab office/work space is a critical tool in keeping you safe while you work at the Lab. Just as cyber security helps you work online safely, your dedicated Berkeley Lab office line has significant safety and emergency response benefits. Earlier this year, we … [Read more...] about Your Lab Deskphone is a Critical Link in Lab Safety
Warning: New Scams Use AI to Build Trust
Scammers are using AI to craft well-written, plausible sounding emails to Berkeley Lab employees. These emails look like polite messages from someone who admires your work, which makes them hard for email filters to catch. Gone are the days of obvious typos and broken grammar; instead, these … [Read more...] about Warning: New Scams Use AI to Build Trust
BLAM! Survey
BLAM! 2026 (Berkeley Lab AI Mastery) an IT Division program focused on using AI to enhance productivity, research, and science is over. The month long course featured webinars, resources, challenges, and office hours to support the Berkeley Lab's learning journey. If you missed BLAM this … [Read more...] about BLAM! Survey
ScienceIT Brings Insights and Partnership to HPC Technology Exchange
Last month Berkeley Lab IT Division’s ScienceIT team attended the Technology Exchange, which is an important forum for collaboration among the Bay Area’s leading research computing institutions. This invite-only annual event brought together IT professionals and administrators from Stanford … [Read more...] about ScienceIT Brings Insights and Partnership to HPC Technology Exchange
IT Upgrading Wifi Access Points Across Berkeley Lab
Beginning last month, the IT Division has started upgrading more than 1,000 Wi-Fi access points across most Berkeley Lab buildings to deliver faster speeds, greater capacity, and stronger security. The upgrades will improve the wireless network to keep up with the Lab’s current demand and allow many … [Read more...] about IT Upgrading Wifi Access Points Across Berkeley Lab
Passkeys Lab-Wide Rollout Launch Starts in Operations
To enhance digital protection at Berkeley Lab, the IT Division is rolling out Passkeys across the Lab following a successful three-month pilot. The IT Division will begin the Lab-wide transition by launching Passkeys for all divisions within Operations in April, followed by all Research divisions in … [Read more...] about Passkeys Lab-Wide Rollout Launch Starts in Operations
D-Lab Classes for April 2026
Science IT @ LBL has partnered with D-Lab to offer free, engaging workshops on the latest IT applications. Upcoming workshops include Python, R Programming, and Tidyverse. Sign up for a free class today! … [Read more...] about D-Lab Classes for April 2026
Why Desk Phones Matter for Emergency Calls at Berkeley Lab
When responding to an emergency at Berkeley Lab, the way you place a call to 911 can make a critical difference. Dialing 911 from your desk phone provides a rapid, dual-agency response from the police and our on-site Security Emergency Services (SES) team. Because desk phones are tied to a specific … [Read more...] about Why Desk Phones Matter for Emergency Calls at Berkeley Lab
Engineering Division Launches New BLDS-Powered Website to Showcase Innovation and Impact
When Allison Barker started her new position as Communications Specialist for the Engineering Division, one of her first projects was updating the decade-old Engineering website. The site had become outdated and difficult to use, as it was not optimized for mobile or tablet viewing, making it harder … [Read more...] about Engineering Division Launches New BLDS-Powered Website to Showcase Innovation and Impact
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