RDP

Created: 2025-11-25 Tags: networking rdp remote-access windows protocols

Description

RDP (Remote Desktop Protocol) is Microsoft’s proprietary protocol for graphical remote access to Windows systems.

Key Features

• Port: TCP 3389 (default)
• Graphical desktop access
• Clipboard sharing
• Printer/drive redirection
• Multi-monitor support

Security Concerns

Common Attacks

• Brute force attacks
• BlueKeep vulnerability (CVE-2019-0708)
• Pass-the-hash attacks
• Man-in-the-middle

Best Practices

1. Use VPN for RDP access
2. Enable Network Level Authentication (NLA)
3. Use RDP Gateway
4. Strong passwords or certificate auth
5. Change default port (security through obscurity)
6. Use MFA
7. Limit user access
8. Monitor logs
9. Keep systems patched
10. Never expose RDP directly to internet

Related Topics

• SSH
• VPN
• Windows Operating System
• Multi-Factor Authentication

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