[All_jlau] JLab Weekly Briefs - May 11, 2011

[Kandice Carter]

To access the full version of the JLab Weekly Briefs, visit: 
http://www.jlab.org/news/briefs/index.html

May 11 Briefs Excerpts:

*Tunnel Access Requires Completing Two-Part Training*
If you will be working in the CEBAF accelerator tunnel and have not yet 
taken SAF 132 Tunnel Worker Safety Awareness training, please be aware 
that you will be required to take and complete both parts of this 
training before entering the tunnel (as noted in your JLab Skills 
Requirement List). For more information, see the complete announcement: 
https://www1.jlab.org/ul/apps/news/memo/2011_tunnel_access.cfm

*Check Training for Shutdown Activities*
If you are going to be involved in work related to the six-month 
shutdown, check your JLab Skills Requirement List to make sure all of 
your training is current. If it will come due during the down, you might 
want to get it taken care of before the down is underway. Check with 
your supervisor to see if any new training will be required for 
specialized work you will be undertaking during the down.

*Upcoming Changes to all Windows Systems at JLab*
The vast majority of Windows malware exploits the fact that most Windows 
users log on to the system with an account that has administrative 
privileges on the system. This habit of operating Windows systems in 
this fashion goes back to Windows' roots as a personal operating system, 
intended for home use. However, in a large, highly networked 
environment, this sets the stage for many serious problems. To address 
this issue, the Computer Center has long sought a manageable solution 
that would work for JLab computer users. The solution that JLab is 
adopting is "PowerBroker for Windows Desktops" by BeyondTrust. Using 
this new tool, all Windows systems will be reconfigured so that users 
don't need to log in with administrative privileges to get their work 
done. For more information, see the full Briefs or visit the Computer 
Center website: https://cc.jlab.org/WindowsPrivMgt

*Tracking Thomas at JLab*
Congratulations to David Fazenbaker who was the first person to 
correctly identify the May 4 location. Honorable mentions go out to Brad 
Cumbria and Steve Covert. Check out the Tracking Thomas webpage for a 
better view of his last location and this week's new mystery photo and 
email Kandice Carter if you think you know where he is: 
http://www.jlab.org/news/briefs/trackingthomas.html

To access the full version of the JLab Weekly Briefs, visit: 
http://www.jlab.org/news/briefs/index.html

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