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A remote desktop baseline

# Make RDP a deliberate entrance.

A Windows server needs the same care as any public machine, with particular attention to remote login and software licensing.

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## IN THIS DOCUMENT

[Restrict the approach](https://koalavps.com/windows-security/#section-1)[Separate accounts and privileges](https://koalavps.com/windows-security/#section-2)[Keep files and recovery portable](https://koalavps.com/windows-security/#section-3)[Watch the right signals](https://koalavps.com/windows-security/#section-4)[Knowledge base](https://koalavps.com/resources/)

## Restrict the approach

Avoid exposing RDP to the whole internet where a gateway, VPN or source-address restriction can meet your needs. Enable supported authentication protections and keep the operating system current.

## Separate accounts and privileges

Give each person an individual account and reserve administrator access for administration. Use strong unique passwords and a suitable multi-factor solution where supported. Remove accounts and sessions that are no longer needed.

## Keep files and recovery portable

Back up working files outside the desktop, document software licences and retain a rebuild procedure. A saved remote desktop connection file should not become an unprotected container for sensitive credentials.

## Watch the right signals

Review authentication events, unexpected services, security alerts and disk capacity. If compromise is suspected, isolate the machine and recover from a trusted source rather than trusting a single clean scan.

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