Will password protected user accounts in XP Pro provide sufficient security for Remote Desktop over internet?

Question

Will password protected user accounts in XP Pro provide sufficient security for Remote Desktop over internet?

Answer 1

By default windows xp can allow RDC with little to none encryption to connect (which poses a security risk). change it by:

Run "%SystemRoot%\system32\gpedit.msc /s"
Go through Computer Configuration | Administrative Templates | Windows Components | Terminal Services | Encryption and Security.
Set "Set client connection encryption level" to "Enabled" and "High Level"

keylogging is more of a concern, and a relatively difficult thing to prevent when you are in an uncontrolled environment though.

Answer 2

I don't think I would be willing to use RDP on an unsecured connection. I would suggest you investigate VPN solutions and RDP though them. Or look at something like TeamViewer.