The Remote Access Redefined Podcast S2 E2 – RDP vs VNC – Can RDP Work in the Current Threat Landscape?

In this second episode of the Remote Access Redefined podcast's second season, host Nick Cavalancia and RealVNC Lead Developer for OEM Dominic Parkes discuss the evolving landscape of remote access security concerns, particularly around RDP.

They look into the increasing sophistication of cyber threats, the rise of compromised remote access as an attack vector, and the inherent vulnerabilities of RDP. The conversation highlights the importance of secure authentication, the challenges faced by IT teams, and the advantages of using RealVNC Connect as a secure alternative. The episode also offers important practical advice for IT professionals evaluating remote access solutions.

Find out more about the podcast on the dedicated webpage:

https://www.realvnc.com/podcast

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to Traditional Remote Access Solutions

02:06 The Evolving Threat Landscape

07:24 The Rise of Remote Access Compromise

10:21 Concerns with RDP and Legacy Systems

14:19 Security Challenges in Remote Access

18:12 Why Remote Access Tools are Targets

23:02 Inherent Vulnerabilities of RDP

29:04 The Continued Use of RDP Despite Risks

31:13 Significant Security Issues Caused by RDP

33:05 Challenges in Securing RDP

35:27 RealVNC Connect: A Secure Alternative

41:24 Must-Have Features for Remote Access Solutions

43:46 Key Questions for Evaluating Remote Access Solutions

50:39 Final Advice for IT Professionals

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