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Upgrade to CrowdStrike to Resolve Sophos Errors

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As of July 21, 2023, Sophos is no longer supported and is discontinued at Berkeley Lab. If you don’t have CrowdStrike installed, the Lab’s new antivirus software, your system is no longer fully protected, and you might encounter Sophos error messages (see examples below).  Fix the errors and … [Read more...] about Upgrade to CrowdStrike to Resolve Sophos Errors

DOE Omni Interns Join IT

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The DOE Omni Technology Alliance Internship Program provides paid summer internships across the DOE complex for talented undergraduate and graduate students studying cybersecurity, information technology, and related fields. This year, Omni student interns Jeaneille Amoako, Kendra Harris, and Robin … [Read more...] about DOE Omni Interns Join IT

​Countdown to Sophos End-of-Life

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Sophos will be discontinued in July 2023. Prioritize your cyber protection now and switch to CrowdStrike for advanced antivirus protection. Visit the IT FAQ for step-by-step instructions to guide you through the installation process. Contact the IT Help Desk at help@lbl.gov for questions … [Read more...] about ​Countdown to Sophos End-of-Life

Michael Smitasin, Cybersecurity Engineer

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The Cyber Security group is responsible for developing and implementing an information security management plan for Berkeley Lab and working with research and operations divisions to ensure that security objectives defined by leadership are met. Michael Smitasin is a Cybersecurity Engineer in the IT … [Read more...] about Michael Smitasin, Cybersecurity Engineer

Banking Text Scam

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By Arica Chhay, Jay Krous Scammers often use text messages, appearing to come from your bank, as a common tactic. An emerging twist motivates one to respond by warning about supposed fraud on your account. In the rush to address this supposed fraud, you might feel compelled to respond with … [Read more...] about Banking Text Scam

Changes to Windows Remote Desktop Requirements

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Due to increased risk, Berkeley Lab will now require VPN for off-site RDP to a Lab computer starting on Monday, June 12, 2023. Additionally, all computers accepting RDP must install CrowdStrike.  Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) is a built-in Windows technology for providing remote access to another … [Read more...] about Changes to Windows Remote Desktop Requirements

Install CrowdStrike via BigFix

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BigFix and CrowdStrike provide Berkeley Lab staff with a powerful and reliable defense against continuously evolving modern threats at no cost. BigFix has been deployed on over 6,000 Windows, Mac, and Linux systems across the Lab to deliver critical computer maintenance and security updates. In … [Read more...] about Install CrowdStrike via BigFix

macOS BigFix Push for CrowdStrike Starts May 11

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On Thursday, May 11, 2023, the Lab’s new antivirus software, CrowdStrike, will be automatically delivered to macOS systems via BigFix. BigFix will push a pop-up notification before the process begins, followed by additional notices which require user interactions in order to grant operational … [Read more...] about macOS BigFix Push for CrowdStrike Starts May 11

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