Protect your data with physical security measures (25/7/07)

10 physical security measures every organization should take
Some organizations, distracted by the sophisticated features of software-based security products, may overlook the importance of ensuring that the network and its components have been protected at the physical level. IT pro Deb Shinder outlines some essential security measures that organizations should implement to protect their assets, from setting up server room surveillance to protecting data backups.

Tune Windows XP to speed up boot and shutdown times
This sample hack from O'Reilly's Windows XP Hacks, 2nd Edition shows how to tweak a PC's BIOS, the registry, and other WinXP settings to streamline boot and shutdown times.