Re: Is Remote Desktop Secure?

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From: Jeffrey Randow (MVP) (jeffreyr-support_at_remotenetworktechnology.com)
Date: 02/13/04 

Date: Thu, 12 Feb 2004 20:22:07 -0600

Best way to keep Remote Desktop secure is to keep your computer
secure... (i.e., use strong passwords and change them often, keep
your computer up-to-date with security bulletins and patches, limit
the exposure of the machine on the internet (i.e., don't install IIS
and the web client unless you absolutely need it - even then, question
this need some more), etc.)

Take a look at http://www.microsoft.com/security/home/basics.asp for
more information.

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Jeffrey Randow (Windows Net. & Smart Display MVP)
jeffreyr-support@remotenetworktechnology.com

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On Thu, 12 Feb 2004 08:40:40 -0800, "Brent"
<anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:

>My simple questions is this:
>
>Is the Remote Desktop Connection secure?
>
>Are other people able to access the information that is
>changed/updated on the remote computer and/or the client
>computer?
>
>How can I make sure that my RDC is secure?
>
>Any help, advice, and information is greatly appreciated.
>
>Thanks,
>Brent

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