Terminal Services / Remote Desktop Services - Prevent users from connecting using Terminal Servies or Remote Desktop.

From Windows Vista Security Technical Implementation Guide

Part of TS/RDS - Remote User Connections

Associated with IA controls: ECSC-1

SV-14859r1_rule Terminal Services / Remote Desktop Services - Prevent users from connecting using Terminal Servies or Remote Desktop.

Vulnerability discussion

This check verifies that the system is configured to prevent users from connecting to a computer using Terminal Services or Remote Desktop.

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Fix text

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Terminal Services -> Terminal Server -> Connections “Allow users to connect remotely using Terminal Services” to “Disabled.

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