Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) was very popular, until it’s vulnerabilities came to light.
It’s time to disconnect RDP from the internet | WeLiveSecurity
Today Sans Internet Storm is reporting an increase in probes being initiated against RDP services – even though it is a well known weak service.
Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) Discovery (sans.edu)
At Octagon they do not use RDP anymore, instead relying a several “connect and help” services depending on the particular client’s needs – they understand that one size does not fit all. They also use tools ESET to test new clients to see if historically they have been using RDP or if a “rogue” member of staff has installed RDP. To stop more “rogue” behaviour after the tests, Octagon deploys remote monitoring and management (RMM) software on client machines to ensure RDP and other at risk software and behaviours can not be happen.
Clive Catton MSc (Cyber Security) – by-line and other articles
