1.6. Remote Desktop

Disable Remote Desktop

Remote desktop is easily exploited and should never be enabled.

GPO

Computer Configuration › Administrative Templates › Windows Components › Remote Desktop Services › Remote Desktop Session Host › Connections › Allow users to connect remotely by using Remote Desktop Services

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DISABLED

Updated: 2021-02-19 Reference

GPO

Computer Configuration › Administrative Templates › Windows Components › Remote Desktop Services › Remote Desktop Session Host › Security › Require user authentication for remote connections by using network level authentication

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ENABLED

Updated: 2021-02-19 Reference