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Accessing HelloSign: Important Update
Due to recent changes implemented by HelloSign (now part of Dropbox Sign), the service is no longer accessible through the Google App Launcher, often referred to as the “waffle” menu. Users who previously relied on this quick-access feature will need to adjust their workflow to continue using HelloSign. To access HelloSign moving forward, go directly… Read more »
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IT Policy Has a New Home: Clearer, More Accessible, and Built for the Lab Community
Berkeley Lab moved its IT policy content to a newly redesigned section on the Lab’s IT website. With this revamp, the team curated what’s most relevant, and structured it in a way that’s both thoughtful and practical making IT policy easier to find, understand, and apply. Whether you’re a researcher, administrator, or support staff, the… Read more »
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IT Training for May 2025
ScienceIT at Berkeley Lab has partnered with D-Lab to offer our workshops to you. Following is a list of workshops on Python, R Programming, and Git Fundamentals. To register for the workshops listed below, click on the link below to read the description, and then click the link to register via the partner portal for your… Read more »
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Starting July 10 Support for Windows 10 to End
Beginning July 10, 2025, the Help Desk will transition away from supporting Windows 10. If you haven’t upgraded to Windows 11, now is the time—approximately 2,000 users in the Berkeley Lab community will lose support unless they take action. Without the upgrade, your ability to use Windows software and receive essential security updates may be… Read more »
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New Cyber Supplements podcast: “DocuSign Phishing”
The next episode of the Cyber Supplements podcast takes a deeper dive into the recent phishing trend involving DocuSign. In this concise yet informative episode, hosts Jay Krous and Gabe McGinnis explore why these DocuSign phishing attacks are so effective, share real examples, and offer tips on how to stay vigilant. Listen to the podcast.… Read more »
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New Berkeley Lab Photos Available for Use: Sunsets
Photo link Berkeley Lab’s Photography team is always taking new images, each with a specific purpose and audience. In this new monthly series, we’ll highlight a sampling of these photos. For access to all of the Berkeley Lab photos, available to the Lab community and the general public with minimal restrictions, go to the LBNL… Read more »
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New Phishing Emails Target Conference Participants with DocuSign
Read the article and/or listen to the podcast. As phishing emails are becoming more advanced, a new trend is targeting people involved in conferences — especially speakers and attendees whose names are shared publicly. Attackers are using publicly available conference information to send realistic-looking phishing emails. One common tactic is sending fake DocuSign emails, since… Read more »
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Tammera Campbell Honored with UC’s Outstanding Staff Award
The Council of UC Staff Assemblies (CUCSA) has named Tammera Campbell a recipient of the 2025 Kevin McCauley Memorial Outstanding Staff Award, a prestigious honor celebrating UC staff who exemplify advocacy, integrity, and deep commitment to their communities. From her early days at the Lab to her current work supporting staff and championing equity and… Read more »
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Cyber Supplements Podcast
Hosted by the Berkeley Lab IT Cyber Security Team, the Cyber Supplements podcast’s goal is to promote awareness and understanding on cyber security topics specifically looking at what is affecting the Berkeley Lab community. These concise but informative podcasts feature real life examples of suspicious emails as well as how to handle cyber security issues.… Read more »
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New Cyber Supplements Podcast: “Undesirable Emails”
The next episode of the Cyber Supplements podcast explores different types of undesirable emails, focusing on spam, phishing, and targeted phishing. In this concise yet informative episode, hosts Jay Krous and Gabe McGinnis define these email types and offer guidance on how to handle them. This recurring cybersecurity podcast dives deep into emerging and ongoing… Read more »
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IT Training for April 2025
ScienceIT at Berkeley Lab has partnered with D-Lab to offer our workshops to you. Following is a list of upcoming workshops on Python, R Programming, and Qualitrics. To register for the workshops listed below, click on the link below to read the description, and then click the link to register via the partner portal for your… Read more »
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Science IT Hosts HPC Technology Exchange at Berkeley Lab
After a five-year hiatus, the HPC Technology Exchange made a triumphant return on March 6, 2025, at the Lab. This invite-only event brought together leading HPC experts, research IT professionals, and administrators from Stanford, UC Berkeley, SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory, and Berkeley Lab. With a goal to share best practices for research computing and explore… Read more »
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Passkeys Are Coming to Berkeley Lab
To enhance digital security and provide the Berkeley Lab community with easy-to-use solutions, the IT Division is implementing Lab-wide passkey adoption. Passkeys offer a simpler yet more secure, phishing-resistant alternative to traditional multi-factor authentication. Unlike MFA tokens, passkeys eliminate one-time codes, making logins seamless and safer. Passkeys use advanced authentication methods like Face ID, Touch… Read more »
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