Which of the following is the MOST effective remote access model for reducing the likelihood of attacks originating from connecting devices?

The correct answer is C. Thin Client remote desktop protocol (RDP). A thin client using RDP (C) keeps all data processing, storage, and applications on the server side. The connecting device sends only keystrokes and mouse input and receives only screen images-it holds no data and runs no application logic. This dramatically reduces the attack su

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AThick client desktop with virtual private network (VPN) connection
BRemote wide area network (WAN) links
CThin Client remote desktop protocol (RDP)
DSite-to-site virtual private network (VPN)

How the community answered

(27 responses)

A
7% (2)
B
4% (1)
C
74% (20)
D
15% (4)

Explanation

A thin client using RDP (C) keeps all data processing, storage, and applications on the server side. The connecting device sends only keystrokes and mouse input and receives only screen images-it holds no data and runs no application logic. This dramatically reduces the attack surface from the endpoint: even a fully compromised thin client has almost nothing an attacker can exfiltrate or weaponize. A thick client with VPN (A) gives the endpoint full access to data and applications, so a compromised device directly endangers organizational data. Remote WAN links (B) describe network infrastructure, not an access model. Site-to-site VPN (D) connects entire networks together and is not designed for individual remote user access.

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#Remote Access Security#Thin Client Architecture#Endpoint Protection#Attack Surface Reduction

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