Remote Desktop

Definitions

1. A technology that lets a user view and control another computer's graphical desktop from a remote location. Remote desktop tools are useful for support and administration, but they require strong authentication, exposure control, and logging because they grant powerful interactive access.

   In plain English: A way to see and control another computer's desktop from far away.

   Example: "Help desk staff used remote desktop for support, but production admin access had to go through a separate monitored workflow."

Related Terms

• Reverse Shell
• Dual-Use Tool
• Jump Host
• RDP
• RDP Security
• Remote Access
• Remote Administration
• Remote Management