To combat rising cyber threats, CrowdStrike is now required on all Berkeley Lab Mac and Linux computers. It offers proven protection, having recently blocked attacks on home Macs and demonstrated that it would have prevented a recent Linux incident. Installation takes just minutes, protecting your research and safeguarding our scientific mission.
Across all national labs and many university campuses, CrowdStrike is now the recognized standard for computer protection. Berkeley Lab staff have already completed over 4,200 Windows, 1,800 Mac, and 60 Linux installations. If you installed it already, thank you for taking action to protect Berkeley Lab. If you have not, now is the time to install it and bring your computer up to speed.
If you are unsure whether CrowdStrike is already installed on your computer, you can use the links below to verify its status.
go.lbl.gov/CrowdstrikeWin
go.lbl.gov/CrowdstrikeMac
go.lbl.gov/CrowdstrikeLinux
Installing CrowdStrike is one of the most effective ways to protect your research and our scientific mission against emerging cybersecurity threats. Regardless of whether an attack comes from a malicious email, a phone scam, or a fraudulent text message, CrowdStrike provides a vital layer of protection whether you are working at the lab or remotely.
For details and installers, please visit go.lbl.gov/crowdstrike
