January 2019 – July 2022
Cyber security experts agree that multi-factor authentication (MFA) is one of the most important tools to protect your accounts. To help improve safety, Lab employees can now quickly and easily enroll in MFA. MFA will be required for all staff and affiliates later in the year. http://go.lbl.gov/mfa
On Jan. 14, 2020, Microsoft will stop releasing updates and critical security patches for Windows 7, which means these systems cannot be secured, putting personal and Lab data at risk. Computers with Windows 7 must be updated to Windows 10. Click for information on how to upgrade or get assistance. https://go.lbl.gov/windows7
Berkeley Lab’s IT Division is offering two trainings in August, including Python fundamentals (August 6, 7, and 8), and Xsede HPC Workshop on Big Data (August 6 and 7). Click to learn more and register. https://ittraining.lbl.gov/
The Lab’s IT Division is offering a four-part training on Python fundamentals July 15-18, from 1 to 4 p.m. The course will be taught by D-Lab at the UC Berkeley campus. Registration deadline is Thursday, July 11. Click post for more information and to register https://sites.google.com/lbl.gov/ittraining?pli=1
Starting Saturday, June 22, area code 341 will be added to the 510 area code region. As a result, all calls made to the 510 and 341 area codes must include 1 + area code + 7-digit number. Staff should update any pre-programmed phone numbers. For more information, visit the IT website. https://commons.lbl.gov/display/itdivision/2019/06/18/New+East+Bay+Area+Code%2C+New+Dialing+Requirements+June+22+2019
Due to a very dangerous vulnerability in Microsoft Remote Desktop Services, IT requests that Lab computer and network users install a patch immediately on Windows computers and reboot. Windows 8 and Windows 10 are not affected. Computers without the patch will not be able to access the Lab network. https://commons.lbl.gov/display/cpp/Critical+Remote+Desktop+Vulnerability
The Lab’s Financial Management System will be down from noon on Friday, April 12, until noon on Sunday, April 14, for maintenance. This is part of the standard process to provide bug fixes and it will not change the functionality of the system. http://fms-knowledge.lbl.gov/
In early March Google confirmed a serious Chrome security issue. Lab users should verify they are running at least version 72.3.3626.121 and if not, immediately update Chrome by restarting it. As always, install BIgFix to help keep your computer secure. Click to learn more. https://commons.lbl.gov/display/itdivision/2019/03/22/Update+Chrome+Now
Obtain free training on March 14 and March 15 on several Google Cloud Platform topics. Google staff will also be presenting on Google Data Studio, a service which allows users to create interactive dashboards and reports. https://www.google.com/url?q=https://sites.google.com/lbl.gov/ittraining&sa=D&source=hangouts&ust=1552589753151000&usg=AFQjCNFRW7zUI_q1EjQkYXETaUYP4pXpqg