COMPUTER THREATS SECURITY
TYPES OF NETWORK SECURITY
Question
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tcp 80
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tcp 3389
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tcp 445
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tcp 389
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Detailed explanation-1: -Overview. Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) is a Microsoft proprietary protocol that enables remote connections to other computers, typically over TCP port 3389. It provides network access for a remote user over an encrypted channel.
Detailed explanation-2: -Port 3389 Details Port is IANA registered for Microsoft WBT Server, used for Windows Remote Desktop and Remote Assistance connections (RDP-Remote Desktop Protocol). Also used by Windows Terminal Server.
Detailed explanation-3: -RDP should never be open to the Internet. The internet is continuously being scanned for open port 3389 (the default RDP port). Even with a complex password policy and multi-factor authentication you can be vulnerable to denial of service and user account lockout.