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Ensure you are designated as the custodian of your computing devices. Property Management guidelines are described hereAs the custodian of your computer, you are required to follow all cyber security requirements and protect your computer from loss or theft. If lost or stolen follow Instructions for Reporting Lost, Damaged, Destroyed or Stolen IT Assets.

Keep Your Software Up to Date

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BigFix can help you monitor and/or patch your computers. Use this tool to not only report potential system issues, but keep your system patched. Further information can be found on our Patch Management page.

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Ensure you are designated as the custodian of your computing devices. Property Management guidelines are described hereAs the custodian of your computer, you are required to follow all cyber security requirements and protect your computer from loss or theft. If lost or stolen follow Instructions for Reporting Lost, Damaged, Destroyed or Stolen IT Assets.

Install BigFix

BigFix is a widely adopted cross-platform endpoint management system utilized by private companies, government agencies, and academia. BigFix has a Patch Management module which can identify systems with applications that are out of date and allow system managers to take action to install patches and remediate issues. Berkeley Lab IT has adopted two modes of BigFix, one active the other passive. The Active Mode is recommended for most systems at the Lab, including laptops, desktops, and shared workstations. The Passive Mode is used primarily for monitoring and reporting on system status, software licensing, and asset management. BigFix can be downloaded from the Software Store.

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