Windows XP Security Guide Overview

Windows XP Security Guide Overview:
"The Windows® XP Security Guide v2.0 describes the features and recommended settings for Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2). The Guide includes thoroughly tested templates for security settings for Windows Firewall, which replaces Internet Connection Firewall (ICF). Information is provided about closing ports, Remote Procedure Call (RPC) communications, memory protection, e-mail handling, Web download controls, spyware controls, and much more."

In addition to describing the features and recommended settings for Windows XP
SP2, this guide includes thoroughly tested templates for security settings for
Windows Firewall, which replaces Internet Connection Firewall.

http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/prodtech/winclnt/secwinxp/default.mspx