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New requirement on Technology Use During Foreign Travel
In response to increasing cybersecurity and research security threats, Berkeley Lab has updated its Requirements on Technology Use During Foreign Travel to better protect government systems, Lab data, and employees during international trips. These threats, which include the tracking or seizure of government-issued devices, mirror a wider trend seen across the national lab system and… Read more »
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New Email Records Requirement Starts June 30: What You Need to Know
Starting June 30, 2025, Berkeley Lab employees will be required to follow updated records management practices in compliance with the latest revision to DOE Order 243.1C. One of the most significant changes is the classification of certain emails as records, requiring Lab employees to understand their role in managing and preserving these communications. In a… Read more »
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Upcoming Login Screen Refresh Paves the Way for Passkeys
In our ongoing efforts to enhance security and user experience across the Berkeley Lab community, IT is preparing for a significant upgrade to our authentication methods with the planned Lab-wide rollout of Passkeys later this year. As an initial step in this transition, we will soon be releasing an update to the authentication screens you… Read more »
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Second Graders Discover the Magic of Technology at Berkeley Lab
Each spring, Berkeley Lab welcomes a group of curious and energetic second graders for an unforgettable experience—an immersive, hands-on introduction to the world of computer science. For over a decade, the Berkeley Lab IT Division has hosted this annual 3-day educational outreach program, designed to teach local second grade students the fundamentals of technology in… Read more »
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Photography focus: Technical photos at the Lab
The Marble Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) platform, the control card for accelerator RF Controls From its earliest days, Berkeley Lab has relied on photography to support scientific research, serving as an important record of the Lab’s history and progress. High-quality images showing important technical details help researchers document complex equipment, share ideas, and teach… Read more »
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Secure Access with the LBLnet Web Proxy Service
Berkeley Lab’s IT Division offers a secure web proxy service designed to support devices that require internet access but operate in protected or sensitive environments. Known as the LBLnet Web Proxy, this service helps bridge the gap between devices that cannot connect directly to the internet and the web-based resources they need. Why Use a… Read more »
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New D-Lab readings and summer workshops
UC Berkeley’s D-Lab is a social science data laboratory at UC Berkeley that helps undergraduate students, graduate students, faculty, and staff conduct data-intensive research. It serves as a comprehensive support center focused on advancing world-class research in data-intensive social science and humanities. It recently published some great articles including: ScienceIT at Berkeley Lab has partnered… Read more »
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Berkeley Lab Leaders Participate in DOE AI in Operations Summit
Last month, 10 leaders from Berkeley Lab traveled to Santa Fe to attend the Department of Energy (DOE) Lab AI in Operations Summit. This event focused specifically on applying modern AI techniques to operational challenges across the national lab system — shifting the focus from IT to operational excellence. Berkeley Lab’s delegation included representatives from… Read more »
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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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