Remote access for Windows system


  • If a user has to access multiple recourse use remote access VPN

If you must use RDP externally:

  • Use non-default port TCP port 3̵3̵8̵9̵
  • Use a single source address
    • If not possible. Block to single ISP
    • If that’s not viable Geo block
      • To protect RDP use EvlWatcher or RDPGuard, both use Windows firewall.

EvlWatcher can be configured by editing the config file. Default config is: Lockout time 3600 (an hour)
trigger count 5 (number of failed logins), Permanent ban 3 temp bans.

  • Or Local Security policy > Account policy > account lockout policy
  • If RDP must be global enroll MFA

duo.com has a solution for RDP MFA. Guide https://youtu.be/KA9xGt4sqds


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