[geeks] Terminal Services security

[Matthew Poertner]

I wouldn't stick the whole box out there.  I don't know of any direct RDP 
exploits so you might get away with just forwarding RDP (TCP port 3389) through 
a firewall.... but somehow it still just seems wrong. ;)

Matt

Kevin wrote:
> Is it considered "safe" by most, to have MS Terminal
> Services unfiltered and directly internet facing?
> 
> Personally, i don't think that having any MS OS directly
> facing the net is a wise decision, but our payroll processor
> seems to think that Win2k Terminal Services is some type of
> impenetrable fortress.  I'm just looking for other's
> opinions/experiences.
> 
> /KRM