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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. |
Reboot Your Computer
You should reboot your computer at least once a week. This will ensure that all software updates are downloaded and installed in a system. This is one of the single most important things you can do to keep your system healthy.
Password Best Practices
There are three main strategies that can be implemented to increase your security posture. They are:
- Always use unique passwords. Utilizing the same password across several websites will make you vulnerable if one site is compromised all can get compromised.
- Utilize a password manager like LastPass. Password managers ensure that your passwords are maintained in a safe, encrypted vault and makes it easier for users to protect their online identities by using hard to crack passwords.
Use Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
Utilizing a two factor authentication process helps protect your online accounts and access to your resources. Berkeley Lab IT recommends everyone adopt MFA. Further details can be found on the MFA page.
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 BigFix has a Patch Management module which can identify systems with applications that are out of date and allow system managers to take action to install patches and remediate issues.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.
Lastly, BigFix can help automate and manage your asset inventory. Berkeley Lab Property Management and IT have piloted a program to certify the existence of a DOE tagged asset. Any DOE-barcoded system running BigFix and present on the LBL network can be automatically verified for inventory purposes, without the barcode being scanned, see Help IT Automate Your Asset Inventory.
Reboot Your Computer
You should reboot your computer at least once a week. This will ensure that all software updates are downloaded and installed in a system. This is one of the single most important things you can do to keep your system healthy.
Password Best Practices
There are three main strategies that can be implemented to increase your security posture. They are:
- Always use unique passwords. Utilizing the same password across several websites will make you vulnerable if one site is compromised all can get compromised.
- Utilize a password manager like LastPass. Password managers ensure that your passwords are maintained in a safe, encrypted vault and makes it easier for users to protect their online identities by using hard to crack passwords.
Use Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
Utilizing a two factor authentication process helps protect your online accounts and access to your resources. Berkeley Lab IT recommends everyone adopt MFA. Further details can be found on the MFA page.
Install Sophos / Anti-virus Software
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