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Securing a Remote Desktop connection is crucial to prevent unauthorized access. Here are some best practices to ensure a secure connection:

1. Use a VPN (Virtual Private Network)
What It Does: Encrypts your internet connection and ensures that remote connections pass through a secure tunnel.

How to Set Up: Use a reputable VPN service or set up your own VPN server. Ensure both the client and the target PC connect through the VPN.

2. Enable Network Level Authentication (NLA)
What It Does: Adds an extra layer of security by requiring the user to authenticate before establishing a Remote Desktop session.

How to Set Up: In the Remote Desktop settings, ensure that "Require computers to use Network Level Authentication" is checked.

3. Use Strong Passwords
What It Does: Prevents brute force attacks by using complex and unique passwords for all user accounts that have remote access.

How to Set Up: Ensure all accounts have strong passwords. Use a password manager to generate and store complex passwords.

4. Change the Default RDP Port
What It Does: Makes it harder for attackers to find and target your Remote Desktop service by changing the default port (3389) to a different, less common port.

How to Set Up: Modify the registry to change the default RDP port. Ensure your firewall settings allow connections through the new port.