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Ensure ‘Remote Desktop Configuration (SessionEnv)’ is set to ‘Disabled’

Details

Remote Desktop Configuration service (RDCS) is responsible for all Remote Desktop related configuration and session maintenance activities that require SYSTEM context. These include per-session temporary folders, RD themes, and RD certificates.

The recommended state for this setting is: Disabled.

Rationale:

In a high security environment, Remote Desktop access is an increased security risk. For these environments, only local console access should be permitted.

Impact:

Users will be unable to use Remote Assistance.

Solution

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to: Disabled.

Computer ConfigurationPoliciesWindows SettingsSecurity SettingsSystem ServicesRemote Desktop Configuration

Default Value:

Manual

Supportive Information

The following resource is also helpful.

This security hardening control applies to the following category of controls within NIST 800-53: Configuration Management.This control applies to the following type of system Windows.

References

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Updated on July 16, 2022
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