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SSL VPN vs Windows Remote Desktop for remote access

The protocol-level security of the SSL VPN is roughly the same as Remote Desktop's security. Both are susceptible to the same kinds of man-in-the-middle eavesdropping attacks, and the same downloadable tool kits are capable of compromising both connections.

The most secure choice is the one you can best monitor and manage over time. SSL VPNs typically require the installation of a third-party VPN client software package, while the Remote Desktop access client is part of Windows XP. SSL VPN vs. Windows Remote Desktop for remote access

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