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USB drives: Useful tool or security nightmare?
Help/HowTo The truth, as ever, lies somewhere between the two. We look at how you can keep your data safe, but not damage your productivity too much in the process [18 May 2005]
Ending the epidemic of ignorance
Help/HowTo Ignorance of end users, more than anything else, is responsible for the dire state of Internet security. We look at what you can do to make the world a safer place [18 May 2005]
Why should you outsource?
Help/HowTo Outsourcing is not a one-size-fits-all solution to your company's IT woes. We look at the rationale behind letting someone else deal with your critical business systems [10 May 2005]
Open source tools to help manage your Cisco network
Help/HowTo We take a look at some of the most useful tools out there to help you and your helpdesk troubleshoot your Cisco-based network with the minimum of fuss [03 May 2005]
Making charity safe for IT administrators
Help/HowTo We look at how to give your retired IT kit to charity without giving your corporate secrets away with it [25 Apr 2005]
How to make sure you land that IT job
Help/HowTo If you're looking for a job in IT, taking these simple hints on CV writing, covering letters and networking on board can get you much closer to that goal [21 Apr 2005]
Security: It's just a matter of asking the right questions
Help/HowTo Don't know where to begin to test your applications' security? We have some helpful pointers to help you keep yourself secure [07 Apr 2005]
Ensuring your business can survive disaster
Help/HowTo Your business continuity plans need to be able to be put into operation even if you're not there. We show you how to prepare your company for the worst [05 Apr 2005]
The five reasons you're not secure
Help/HowTo We take a look at the most likely reasons your company's security wouldn't pass muster and tell you how to shape up [05 Apr 2005]
Dealing with mobile security threats
Help/HowTo Devices needed by mobile workers can cause major security headaches. We've got a few pointers to help cure them [31 Mar 2005]
Why you should forget about customer satisfaction
Help/HowTo The idea of customer satisfaction is misleading for IT departments. A key to success is realising just how flawed that idea really is [30 Mar 2005]
Accountability: It's more than knowing who to blame
Help/HowTo Instilling fear of retribution over failure isn't going to help you build a productive, learning organization. We look at what can [24 Mar 2005]
Are your disaster-recovery plans licensed?
Help/HowTo Ensuring compliance with legislation and software licensing is often over looked when planning disaster recovery. We give you some hints to help keep your plan legal [23 Mar 2005]
Making the right storage decision
Help/HowTo When buying a new SAN, one of the most important decisions you are going to make is how it communicates with the rest of your network. We talk you through the decision-making process [15 Mar 2005]
How to make informed security choices
Help/HowTo Don't let baseless fears or ill-informed assumptions determine your security strategy. If you want to keep your systems safe, a full security audit should be your guide [02 Mar 2005]
Is online analytical processing for you?
Help/HowTo OLAP is designed to convert data into usable information by allowing the aggregation of data - even when you don't know what characteristics may be important to the question. [01 Feb 2005]
Making a good password policy
Help/HowTo Passwords are key to network security, so it's essential to have a strong policy in place to ensure they are kept secure. We give you some pointers as to how this can be done [27 Jan 2005]
Top 10 storage pain points
Help/HowTo A recent survey reveals storage users are struggling to meet their companies’ cost containment objectives and to justify expenditures to improve their storage infrastructures [20 Jan 2005]
Microsoft's latest patches: What you need to know
Help/HowTo Redmond recently released some 'critical' patches - we take a closer look at what they are and how critical they are [14 Jan 2005]
How to prepare for job insecurity
Help/HowTo Offshoring and cost-cutting have created uncertain times for many tech workers - but there are ways to prepare yourself and your department that may help safeguard your position [02 Dec 2004]
