The Windows XP Security Guide v2.0
The Microsoft Solutions for Security (MSS) team has announced the release of the Windows® XP Security Guide v2.0.
This security guide is not intended for home users. However, advanced users interested in security information will find it valuable.
This release includes an appendix that describes features and recommended settings for Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2). The Windows XP Security Guide v2.0 was created by an exceptional team of subject matter experts, testers, editors, and program managers who ensured that the guidance was tested and proven.
Where to Find the Solution
The Windows XP Security Guide v2.0 is available on the Microsoft Security Guidance Center: Windows XP Index Web site at http://www.microsoft.com/security/guidance/prodtech/WindowsXP.mspx
The guide is also available on the Microsoft Download Center at http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=14840
Guide Overview
Windows XP SP2 provides the most dependable version of Windows ever along with the best security and privacy features. Overall security has been improved in this version to help ensure your organization can work in a safe and secure computing environment. The Windows XP Security Guide v2.0 consists of seven chapters and an appendix. Chapters two through six of the guide discuss the procedures involved in creating a safe computing environment. Each of these chapters describes part of an end-to-end process to help secure computers that are running Windows XP. The appendix provides information about the many new security features that are available in SP2.
Chris Norred, tech editor
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