Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 883792 contains the following summary and introduction:
Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2 provides a new feature, Windows Security Center, to help you protect your computer. This article answers frequently asked questions about Windows Security Center. Windows Security Center is located in Control Panel.
INTRODUCTION
New enhancements are
available in
Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2) to improve the
manageability and visibility of key security
capabilities in personal
computers.
New
enhancements include the following:
•
The new Windows Security Center feature tells
you the status of three
major security components:
Firewall,
Automatic Updates,
and Virus Protection.
•
Windows Security Center indicates
whether key security capabilities are turned on and up-to-date.
Windows Security Center notifies
you if updates
are
required or if you must take
additional steps
to help make
your computer secure.
•
You can manage Windows Security Center by using
Active Directory Group Policy settings.
By default,
Windows Security Center is turned
off in domain environments.
| • | The new Windows Security Center feature tells you the status of three major security components: Firewall, Automatic Updates, and Virus Protection. |
| • | Windows Security Center indicates whether key security capabilities are turned on and up-to-date. Windows Security Center notifies you if updates are required or if you must take additional steps to help make your computer secure. |
| • | You can manage Windows Security Center by using Active Directory Group Policy settings. By default, Windows Security Center is turned off in domain environments. |
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