Yes it does, but, like anything else, adding an extra layer of security doesn't hurt too much.
Besides, I'm sure a lot of people on this list may argue as to whether or not the encryption used in these products is really secure, or if they are just there as "marketing hype". (How many exploits/compromises have there been as a result of these "services"?) The question boils down to: How much security is right for you? And do you value your systems/data? Here are some interesting links on the issue: http://online.securityfocus.com/archive/1/292127 http://www.secunia.com/advisories/7118/ and finally: http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=KB;en-us;324380&; -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Thursday, January 02, 2003 7:58 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: Stacy Olivas; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: remote desktop question Am Donnerstag, 2. Januar 2003 19:33 schrieb Stacy Olivas: The rdp 4/5 (Microsoft) and ICA (Citrix) protocol are encryptet by design. See an overview about ICA and RDP: http://www.microsoft.com/windows2000/server/evaluation/features/rdp.asp > Whenever I use Terminal Services (a.k.a Remote Desktop) I establish an ssh > session and use the port forwarding feature > to tunnel the ts session thru. > > > -----Original Message----- > From: scott [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > Sent: Thursday, January 02, 2003 5:38 PM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: remote desktop question > > > hi, > > this might be a stupid question but, is there any encryption used with > remote desktop. also, if there is not is there any products (free or low > cost) that i can use to protect my remote desktop connections, such as vpn, > and what is the best way to set it up? > > thanks > > Scott -- CU Elmar
