Download Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer 1.2.1

Version 1.2.1 of its Baseline Security Analyzer can be downloaded from Microsoft’s website. This program performs a scan on a Windows 2000, XP or 2003 system and checks for known ‘holes’ in the security. This includes patches that have not yet been installed, but also incorrect settings that pose a risk to security. New in this version is support for Windows XP Service Pack 2. The full changelog looks like this:

New improvements in MBSA V1.2.1

• Support for Windows XP Service Pack 2 security enhancements
• Clear guidance for locating updates and necessary actions
• Prioritize results more easily by showing summary counts for each score[break] click for a larger version