Network Level Authentication
A couple years ago when RDP 6.0 was introduced, a feature called Network Level Authentication was included in RDS. This feature enhanced RDP security by providing an interface for user authentication earlier in the connection process of a session (before a Remote Desktop connection and the logon screen appears). The following are the benefits of configuring RDS to require Network Level Authentication:
• Fewer resources are used validating users before presenting them with a full session.
• Remote computer authentication can be used to preauthenticate servers, as well.
• It can reduce the risk of a denial-of-service attack.
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