All Argonne employees will be required to watch a one-hour training video on the importance of protecting classified and controlled unclassified information by 5 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 6, 2017.
The mandatory training comes at the request of U.S. National Security Advisor Lt. General H.R. McMaster and affects all federal government departments and agencies, including … Read More
Argonne’s Cyber Security Program Office continues to see frequent phishing and hacking emails attempts across the lab. In recent months, these attempts have been appearing almost weekly.
Since October is designated as National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, it’s a good time to review basic precautions that employees can take to avoid potential hazards of these emails. … Read More
Argonne’s Cyber Security Program Office is alerting the laboratory’s iPhone users to a critical vulnerability that could allow attackers full access to iPhones and iPads via Wi-Fi. Apple has released an operating system update, 10.3.3, which addresses this issue.
To download the update, open Settings > General > Software Update. The update will download and … Read More
While traveling with laptops or other electronics (thumb drives, smartphones, tablets, etc.) that contain sensitive data, it is important to protect the equipment and the information that is stored there.
Whether you are traveling domestically or internationally or just bringing your laptop home to do work, you must take precautions to control sensitive information.
Having … Read More
The Operations Security (OPSEC) Working Group will host a shred day on Wednesday, June 28, 2017, for all employees at the laboratory. Read More
Stories of identity theft and data breaches are common these days. That’s why it’s so important to protect your personally identifiable information (PII). Not only is it important to protect PII records that you may handle, it’s a requirement.
PII is an individual’s first name (or first initial) and last name with any of the … Read More
When working with unclassified, controlled (i.e., sensitive) information, remember to take the necessary precautions to protect it:
Always shred sensitive documents when disposing of them. Do not throw them in the trash can or recycle bin. Do not discuss sensitive information in public. Encrypt or password-protect emails that contain sensitive information. Secure sensitive documents in … Read More
By Sandy Guendling, Security Programs Manager, Facilities Management and Services (FMS)
All employees should be cautious when developing documents (e.g., reports, presentations, white papers, pre-proposals, proposals, etc.) from open source information. Although information is found on the internet, in a book, magazine or other publicly accessible media, it does not mean that the information is … Read More
By Pete Spizzirri, Protection Programs Manager, Facilities Management and Services
Two potential security issues arose in the fall of 2016. One involved a missing person and a search conducted by the DuPage County Sherriff’s Office. The second involved a case of battery in Waterfall Glen. At the time of these events, Argonne sent out lab-wide … Read More
Argonne’s entry/exit gates will observe an abbreviated schedule during the holidays.
Friday, Dec. 23, 2016, (Christmas Eve observed) to Monday, Dec. 26, 2016, (Christmas Day observed) North Gate – open 24 hours West Gate – closed East Gate – closed Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2016, to Thursday, Dec. 29, 2016 North Gate – open 24 hours … Read More
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