About Pacific Northwest National Laboratory The Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) focuses on the advancement of science and engineering. PNNL applies their scientific expertise to tackle some of the most challenging problems in energy, the environment, and national security. Given the sensitive nature of PNNL’s work, it is essential to protect the systems and information accessed by PNNL staff. Modernizing Authentication for All Staff Historically, the lab used smart cards for strong authentication. However, they were not a requirement for all employees. Only a few privileged users were required to use smart cards, and only for access to specific systems like firewalls, Microsoft Active Directory, databases, or servers. In an effort to improve the security posture of the

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