Instructions for Registering P4 Workstations in Socreg

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Requirement

P4 workstations must be registered as Protected Data (PD) Applications in Socreg. This requirement applies to:

Process

To register a large number of P4 workstations, please contact socreg@berkeley.edu for assistance. Otherwise, select one of the following options based on your current Socreg configuration.


Option 1: Add a P4 workstation to an existing P4 Protected Data Application

  1. Log into Socreg (if you are off-campus, you must use the campus VPN).
  2. Select the PD Applications tab on the left sidebar.
  3. Select the name of the P4 PD Application to which you want to add the workstation.
    • Note: Confirm that the Security Contact is associated with the correct department for the workstation. If not, select a different PD Application.
  4. Review the Quantity Level in the application information box. If adding workstations increases the number of stored or accessed records, update the range (< 500, 500 - 5000, or > 5000).
  5. Select the Devices tab near the top of the page.
  6. Click Add Device and enter the following:
    • MAC address: Enter the MAC address associated with the primary network connection (wired or Wi-Fi).
    • Scope: Select "Privileged Access Device - IT Admin or P4 Workstation."
    • CalNet ID: Enter the CalNet ID of the primary user of the workstation.
  7. Select Submit.

Option 2: Create a new P4 Protected Data Application

  1. Log into Socreg and select the PD Applications tab on the left sidebar.
  2. Select New Application near the top of the page.
  3. Enter the requested information:
    • Select the Security Contact for the department associated with the workstations.
    • For Quantity Level, select the total number of P4 records that all workstations in this application will contain or access.
  4. Select Submit.
  5. Click the name of your newly created PD Application and follow Steps 5–7 in Option 1 above to add the specific devices.

Getting Help

Please contact socreg@berkeley.edu for assistance with these instructions or to initiate bulk registration for a large number of P4 workstations.