sPHENIX is a new detector at RHIC.

[Martin Purschke <purschke AT bnl.gov>]

All,

this is a word of caution for those physically present at BNL -

our Chicago DOE office will send a team of auditors and experts to BNL
for what's known as a "Safeguards and Security Cyber Security Audit".
The cyber part, where machines are getting scanned and cyber defenses
are tested, officially kicks off in a week from today on 9/16, but they
will likely be on site already this week.

Where you might come in is the social engineering aspect. In the past,
like 3 years ago, members tried to talk their way into accessing
computers and areas to see if they succeed (we had one guy who we
believe was from that outfit come to 1008 and he got kicked out).

Also, they reportedly sprinkled rigged USB sticks around busy areas such
as printer rooms to see if people indiscriminately stick them into their
laptops. (If you find such sticks, keep them - but bring them to me
first and we'll wipe them in a special not-networked setup.)

Just be alert and don't let anyone talk you into doing things that seem
a bit off.

        Best,
                Martin


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Martin L. Purschke, Ph.D.        ;   purschke AT bnl.gov
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