RDP
Master Port 3389 operations
Use gateways, MFA, and monitoring so remote desktops stay productive.
- Default port
- 3389
- Protocol
- TCP
- Primary use
- Remote desktop services
Why Port 3389 matters
RDP enables remote admin; protecting port 3389 stops brute-force and hijacks.
Immediate actions
Publish RDP through gateways or VPN before exposing 3389 to the internet.
Operational guardrails
Audit sign-ins, clipboard policies, and idle timeouts to reduce session risk.