New Windows XP Security Guide

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I just learned from Chris Avis’ blog that there is a new Windows XP Security Guide out. 

This is Chris:   Chris Avis

And this the overview text from the Security Guide:

Overview
The Windows XP Security Guide has been updated to provide specific recommendations about how to harden computers that run Windows XP with Service Pack 2 (SP2) in three distinct environments:

  • Enterprise Client (EC). Client computers in this environment are located in an Active Directory directory service domain.
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  • Stand-Alone (SA). Client computers in this environment are not members of an Active Directory domain.
  • Specialized Security - Limited Functionality (SSLF). Client computers in this environment are subject to extraordinary security concerns. These concerns are so great that a significant loss of functionality and manageability is acceptable.