Windows Server 2003 Security: A Technical Reference

Chapter 14. Securing Remote Access

Remote access is often defined as a connection to computers on one private network from another network. However, remote access is also the ability to connect to and use the resources of a computer without sitting down to the console to log on. Therefore, a better definition for remote access is any access to computer resources that is not made directly from the computer console. It includes the use of dial-up services, VPNs, wireless access points, web sites, file shares, and administrative applications. Some of these processes are directly addressed in other chapters, such as file shares in Chapter 6, “EFS Basics,” and remote recovery tools in Chapter 18, “Auditing.” This chapter covers the traditional remote ...