Securing a MySQL Server on Windows
http://dev.mysql.com/tech-resources/articles/securing_mysql_windows.html

Hillyer, Mike
MySQL
2005

Abstract:

Windows servers can be difficulty to keep secure. The intent of this article is to list the steps that an administrator can take to properly secure a MySQL installation on Windows. While the procedures listed are written for Windows users, the principles contained herein will be of benefit to users of Linux and Unix as well.