Because of the many facets and levels of security, it is a complex topic to tackle comprehensively in one article. This month, we offer a preliminary look at the topic by introducing six major areas you'll want on your security "radar screen" when developing an initial strategy. In succeeding articles on security — watch for our follow-up series this winter and spring — we'll turn our focus to more practical, how-to aspects. This article was published in the print version of Technology and Learning magazine in September 2003.