Physical security & lockpicking

Physical security is often overlooked. It's not only about firewalls. Have a state of the art, multi layered defence network, in the meanwhile people can break in through the front door and TAKE the server (or laptop). Look at all angle's. Don't forget natural disasters. Have a BCP in place!
Most common locks don't offer any protection. Let's have a look at some video's.

• Pick a combination lock in 30 seconds
  
• Bump Keys (open 90% of all household locks with 6 master keys)
  
• How to pick a kensington lock in 60 seconds (common laptop lock)
  

A number of people have asked, with this new threat, how can you keep your house safe? Unfortunately, physical security costs money. And real physical security really costs money. There are safe locks out there, but you’re not going to buy them at the hardware store. Furthermore, you’re not going to be able to get your keys duplicated by anyone but a vendor-authorized locksmith, and only after presenting proper identification and a fair amount of cash.

Some examples of these high-security locks are the higher-end Medeco locks and the Schlage primus. These locks are not only bump-resistant, but also extremely difficult (nigh impossible) to pick, even for an expert. Some locks are more resistant to bumping than others; though I’m not nearly qualified enough to give out advice about which one you should use. See the “required reading” below for better information on this subject.

Bump keys whitepaper.