Users must be prevented from connecting using Remote Desktop Services.

From Windows 8 Security Technical Implementation Guide

Part of TS/RDS - Remote User Connections

Associated with IA controls: ECSC-1

SV-48204r1_rule Users must be prevented from connecting using Remote Desktop Services.

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Allowing a remote desktop session to a workstation enables another avenue of access that could be exploited. The system must be configured to prevent users from connecting to a computer using Remote Desktop Services.

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Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Remote Desktop Services -> Remote Desktop Session Host -> Connections -> "Allow users to connect remotely by using Remote Desktop Services" to "Disabled.

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