Remote Desktop Services will be configured with the client connection encryption set to the required level.

From Windows Server 2008 R2 Member Server Security Technical Implementation Guide

Part of TS/RDS - Set Encryption Level

Associated with IA controls: ECCT-1, ECCT-2

SV-32491r2_rule Remote Desktop Services will be configured with the client connection encryption set to the required level.

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Remote connections must be encrypted to prevent interception of data or sensitive information. Selecting “High Level” will ensure encryption of Remote Desktop Services sessions in both directions.

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Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Remote Desktop Services -> Remote Desktop Session Host -> Security “Set client connection encryption level” to “Enabled” and “High Level”.

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