Remote Desktop Protocol
This page provides information on the Remote Desktop Protocol detected by the Netify DPI engine. The protocol operates on TCP port 3389, an officially registered port assigned by the IANA.
Protocol Description
Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) provides a way for systems to access a desktop or application hosted on a remote host.
Please see the protocol catalog page for information on other protocols detected by Netify DPI.
Protocol Details
- ID
- 88
- Abbreviation
- RDP
- Category Tag
- remote-desktop
- Category
- Remote Desktop
- Introduced
- Version 2.88
Protocol Ports - RFC
- TCP 3389
- MS WBT Server
Best Practices
RDP can be used to bypass your firewall/DNS policies. It is also a very common attack vector for cyberthreats. Investigate any unauthorized use on your network.
Related Protocols
Review the Remote Desktop category suite below, or explore the complete protocol catalog.