Hardening guides from Microsoft
Here’s a list of several security guides guides available for download from Microsoft’s site.
Windows Server 2003 Security Guide
This updated technical guidance provides information about how to harden computers that run Microsoft Windows Server 2003 with Service Pack 1 (SP1). A collection of security templates, scripts, and additional tools is also included to help evaluate, test, and implement the guidance.
This guide provides detailed technical information for customers who are interested in hardening deployments of Microsoft Windows XP with Service Pack 2 (SP2) on desktop and laptop client computers in different types of environments.
The Windows Vista Security Guide provides recommendations and tools to further harden Windows Vista. Use the GPOAccelerator tool in this Solution Accelerator to efficiently establish the Enterprise Client (EC) environment or the Specialized Security – Limited Functionality (SSLF) environment.
Windows Server 2008 Security Guide
This Solution Accelerator helps organizations efficiently create, deploy, and maintain a secure environment for a variety of servers running Windows Server® 2008.
Managing Internet Explorer Enhanced Security Configuration
This white paper provides information about managing Internet Explorer Enhanced Security Configuration so that users and administrators can access trusted resources and Web sites on a corporate intranet and on the Internet. Examples include how to use Group Policy, scripts, answer files, and more.
Windows NT 4.0 and Windows 98 Threat Mitigation Guide
This guide provides technical information about how to harden networks that include Windows 98-based computers and Windows NT 4.0-based computers in Active Directory directory service environments. It includes tools and templates to help configure port filters and IP tuning parameters.
Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 Security Hardening Guide
This guide is designed to provide you with essential information about how to harden your Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 environment.
Step-by-Step Guide to Securing Windows XP Professional in Small and Medium Businesses
This guide explains how to implement the security measures recommended in the Microsoft Windows XP Security Guide in a small or medium business environment without an Active Directory directory service deployment. These recommendations help ensure that your desktop and laptop systems running Windows XP Professional Service Pack 2 (SP2) are more secure from the majority of current security threats.
Windows 2000 Security Hardening Guide
Download this general guide on how to configure security on Windows 2000.
Using Microsoft Windows IPSec to Help Secure an Internal Corporate Network Server
Describes how to configure Microsoft® Windows® 2000 IPSec and Windows XP IPSec to help secure an internal network server against network-based attacks from untrusted computers. IPSec enhancements in Windows 2000 service packs and in the Microsoft® Windows Server™ 2003 family are also described.
Microsoft Dynamics AX 2009 Security Hardening Guide
This document provides guidelines and instructions to help you deploy Microsoft Dynamics AX 2009 more securely.
Operations Manager 2007 SCW Roles for Windows 2003
The Operations Manager 2007 SCW Roles and Hardening guide help protect and harden your Operations Manager 2007 environment
