How to secure your Microsoft Remote Desktop Protocol connections
What is RDP or Remote Desktop?
RDP stands for
Remote Desktop Protocol and is sometimes just referred to as Remote Desktop.
It’s the commonly used name for a group of applications that allow you to
access computers or devices from a remote location.
Remote Desktop Protocol and is sometimes just referred to as Remote Desktop.
It’s the commonly used name for a group of applications that allow you to
access computers or devices from a remote location.
Basic Security Tips for Remote Desktop
Use strong passwords
Use Two-factor authentication
Update your
software
Restrict
access using firewalls - Firewall settings for inbound RDP connections
Enable Network Level Authentication
Limit users
who can log in using Remote Desktop
Limit the number of connection
Set an
account lockout policy