====== Windows - Secure Windows Remote Desktop Services ====== secpol.msc > Local Policies > User Rights Assignments > double-click "Allow Log on through Remote Desktop Services" > remove Administrators and Remote Desktop Users > Add a customized group and/or users gpedit.msc > Computer Configuration > Adminstrative Templates > Windows Components > Remote Desktop Services > Remote Desktop Session host > security > change these settings: * Set client encryption level = High * Require secure RPC communication = Enabled * Require use of specific security layer for remote (RDP) connections = SSL * Require user authentication for remote connections by using Network Level Authentication = Enabled