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Computer Security: Scanning for problems
At CERN, the responsibility for keeping your digital house in order lies in the first instance with you
Online introductory lectures on quantum computing from 6 November
No previous knowledge of quantum physics is required to follow these open, free lectures on quantum computing
Computer Security: Telecompromised
In today’s teleworking world, a nice new evil path opens up: malicious video-conferencing invitations…
Computer Security: A new departmental car service
Centralised services enable CERN to benefit from synergies and save money and resources
Computer Security: From the digital trenches
During a recent audit of CERN’s computer security, the question was raised of how many attacks CERN is subjected to each day...
CERN meets quantum technology
The CERN Quantum Technology Initiative will explore the potential of devices harnessing perplexing quantum phenomena such as entanglement to enrich and expand its challenging research programme
CERN campus network upgrade: occasional wired internet connection interruptions to be expected in the coming months
From now until the end of 2022, these wired internet connection interruptions will be kept to a minimum and notified to territorial safety officers early on
CERN data storage gets ready for Run 3
Extensive consolidation of the data storage infrastructure culminated in 2020 when the new CERN Tape Archive software (CTA) entered production
25 years ago: the strategic move to PCs in high-energy physics
In September 1995, a paper entitled “The PC as Physics Computer for LHC?” paved the way to a new era in high-energy physics computing
Computer Security: Insist to avoid troubles
The usage of pirated or otherwise illegal licences can have detrimental consequences to CERNs reputation as well as trigger financial repercussions