CERT Advisory on XPSP2 – “significantly improves your computer’s defenses”

US-CERT published an advisory on XPSP2 the other day.   Main statement – “Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2) significantly improves your computer's defenses against attacks and vulnerabilities.”

They specifically talked about IE changes, including local machine zone lockdown. 

Full advisory is at https://www.us-cert.gov/cas/alerts/SA04-243A.html.

Thanks.
Scott