Microsoft Corp. has released a 300+ page guide entitled “The Threats and Countermeasures Guide” that is available as a free download. The guide includes:

• Chapter 1: Introduction to Threats and Countermeasures: Security Settings in Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP
• Chapter 2: Domain Level Policies
• Chapter 3: Audit Policy
• Chapter 4: User Rights
• Chapter 5: Security Options
• Chapter 6: Event Log
• Chapter 7: System Services
• Chapter 8: Software Restriction Policies
• Chapter 9: Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 Administrative Templates
• Chapter 10: Additional Registry Entries
• Chapter 11: Additional Countermeasures
• Chapter 12: Conclusion

To download the guide click here