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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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ScienceIT Brochure 2022
Berkeley Lab takes a science-centric approach to managing its Information Technology resources, recognizing that IT is intertwined with our scientific and operational performance. Check out the new digital ScienceIT Brochure 2022 to learn more. Read more »
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Fake Invoice Phishing Scams
Many Lab staff are receiving fake invoices sent to their work email. The goal of this phishing scam is to trick recipients to call the number and provide sensitive information. Take a look at examples of real Lab incidents and review Cyber Security’s tips for recognizing and responding to phishing. Read more »
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IT Training, September 2022
Berkeley Lab IT is offering new training opportunities this September 2022. Courses include Excel Data Analysis, Python Fundamentals, R Data Wrangling, and more. Read more »
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Google Workspace Updates, August 2022
Fresh features have rolled out for Google Workspace apps at Berkeley Lab. Productivity updates for Gmail, Google Calendar, and integration with Docs and Tasks are now available to Lab users. Read more »
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Year-End IT Procurement
Annual fiscal year close deadlines have arrived. Learn more about current recommendations and expected timeframes for year-end procurement of IT equipment. Partner with the IT Division and the OCFO to keep Lab operations running smoothly and stay on top of supply chain management and organizational demand. Read more »
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Windows and Microsoft Office Update Alert
All Windows and Microsoft Office users: Microsoft has released several critical patches this month. So, remember to allow your computer to update and restart when prompted. It is very important to install these critical patches to protect your computer. Windows Update Guidance: Microsoft releases Monthly Updates (patches) to keep your computer as secure as possible.… Read more »
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VPN Multi-Factor Authentication Required Starting on October 11, 2022
The Berkeley Lab virtual private network (VPN) will require multi-factor authentication (MFA) starting on October 11, 2022. The change will improve security for the Lab’s information systems. Users are strongly encouraged to switch now, well before the October 11 deadline so there is plenty of time to work through any potential issues before the single-factor… Read more »
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Ask IT Q&A
Do you have an IT question or comment to share with the Lab community? Ask IT is a new Q&A column we’re piloting to refine IT services and encourage engagement. Submit questions via go.lbl.gov/askit. Read more »
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Google Workspace Updates, July 2022
Recent updates to Google Workspace apps summarized for Berkeley Lab users. This post includes new editing features for Google Forms and Google Sites in addition to notification options for changes to Google Docs. Read more »
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Be Careful about Financial Adviser Solicitations
It’s a busy season for staff opting to retire. Be cautious about unauthorized financial adviser solicitations claiming to provide consultation for retirement or pension benefits. Misleading messages delivered through email and phone calls have recently been reported by University of California (UC) retirees and Berkeley Lab employees. Read more »
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User-Level Apps Emails (Pexels and LinkedIn)
Zoom recently sent out a notification to all Lab Zoom users indicating the Pexels and LinkedIn apps were approved. Although this is a legitimate message from Zoom, the message should not have gone out to all users at the Lab. Read more »
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Workshop: Introduction to Open OnDemand on Lawrencium
Join ScienceIT on July 28 at 3pm PT for an introduction to Open OnDemand (OOD), a new High Performance Computing (HPC) portal supported by NSF. OOD is the easiest way to access Lawrencium and other dedicated research clusters at the Lab through an interactive server and GUI apps like Jupyter Notebook, Matlab and RStudio. Read more »
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