I taught at NASA Ames recently. Someone in the class, Jack, asked for resources for tightening XP security. There are probably hundreds or thousands, but the ones that came to mind were written by my friend Dave Piscitello of Core Competence. These are the ones to which I referred:

• How to Harden Your Microsoft Web Server
• Stepping Up to Windows XP: What to Expect at Your Firewall
• Take the “Sting” Out of XP Performance Issues
• Securing XP Desktops: Account and Auditing Policies
• Securing XP Desktops: Controlling Local Use and Network Access

If you like them, tell Dave he should create a “collection” page, like my Secure E-mail Collection.