Remote Desktop Connection Security

Brains · 29 Oct 2006 at 16:40

I found this guide on the internet for how to do it, only i am wondering about security, obviously i don't want others to be able to channel into the connection and get into either computer at either end. So is the xp-pro setup enough, i use norton on my own computer, and i think norton is on my work computer aswell. Do i require any additional security software? Or are there any specific measures i should take?

Thanks, Tom.

Brains · 29 Oct 2006 at 17:40

mike1210 said:
first things first use strong passwords for all accounts including the local admin account

i.e. password = bad
$uperN0va?+3265 = much better

can you restrict access to a certain IP address?

what is your current network setup?

Home: My laptop, xp-pro & norton, d-link ethernet modem, tiscali broadband.
Work: Computer and Internet (don't know, don't really want them knowing anything either)

I don't know if i can, personally don't know how to.

Brains · 10 Nov 2006 at 12:23

Android said:
I use Hamachi with remote desktop, piece of p to setup and perfectly secure for my needs: http://www.hamachi.cc/security/

Anybody use any other software?

Brains · 10 Nov 2006 at 17:59

gooner_47 said:
create a vpn connection before you use rm

Care to expand on that?

Brains · 11 Nov 2006 at 00:30

Also, if in the start menu, remote desktop is not an option, is there a way of doing i through IE instead?