Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) is a useful tool. RDP sessions allow IT teams to fix problems remotely, allow workers to log into their machines from home, and have many other legitimate uses. However, RDP sessions are also an easy target for bad actors, who force their way into sessions in order to steal information, drop malware, and move within an organization’s networks without authorization. RDP intrusions are insidious because they can be hard to detect, but with the right training, your team can learn the signs of an intrusion and prevent an RDP attack from taking place.
RDP Intrusion Detection: An Overview
What is RDP intrusion?
RDP intrusion is any unauthorized access or attacks on a system via the Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP). Cybercriminals target RDP to gain remote control of systems, steal credentials, deploy ransomware, or move laterally within a network without authorization. With remote access to your systems, they can easily move around within your networks.
What are some types of RDP intrusions?
There are several types of RDP attacks. Below are some of the most common:
- Brute-force attacks: Attackers try multiple username-password combinations to gain access.
- Credential stuffing: Threat actors use leaked credentials from data breaches to log in.
- Man-in-the-Middle (MITM) attacks: Tools like PyRDP allow attackers to intercept and modify RDP sessions.
- Exploiting vulnerabilities: Attackers use RDP vulnerabilities like BlueKeep and DejaBlue to compromise a session.
How can RDP intrusion be detected?
While it is difficult to detect RDP intrusion, it can be done. Attackers typically leave traces in system logs and network traffic, which can be identified using a combination of log analysis, network monitoring, and security tools. Analysts may detect traffic during odd hours, or from unusual locations. They may also see multiple failed login attempts or unusual actions taking place in RDP sessions.
Why Do Security Pros Need RDP Intrusion Training Now?
Why is it so important to understand RDP intrusion attacks at the moment?
RDP attacks are common, probably because RDP sessions are an easy mark for threat actors. There are a number of ways for a criminal to get into a remote session, and that session allows the criminal to move freely within your systems. By understanding RDP intrusion, your team can learn how to detect and prevent such attacks. For example, learning about PyRDP helps your team detect MITM attacks.
How do cybersecurity webinars help with training?
There is currently a skills gap in the cybersecurity industry. Webinars help bridge that gap by providing outside training for professionals who want to build their skills and their awareness of new threats. Some webinars also offer credit toward certifications for security professionals. For nontechnical learners, cybersecurity webinars offer knowledge that may help them better understand security and cyber threats. Many webinars are also free or low-cost, giving your team a cost-effective way to obtain valuable training.
How can a cybersecurity webinar combat cyber attacks?
- Raising awareness about threats: Webinars help participants better understand cyber risks and their potential impact, and provide actionable tips to combat these risks.
- Technology updates: Cybersecurity webinars introduce participants to the latest tools, software, and frameworks used to enhance security as well as to the new tools and malware being used by attackers.
- Networking: It’s always important to interact with other cybersecurity professionals. Cyber criminals are constantly talking to one another. They meet up on the dark web or in private forums to discuss TTPs, trade information, and improve attacks. The more criminals communicate, the better they become at breaching your defenses. Cybersecurity professionals don’t always have the same opportunity to share knowledge and information. A cybersecurity webinar is a chance to network, learn, and work together to build knowledge. The result is an exchange of ideas and stronger security controls.
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How Flare Helps you Learn About RDP Intrusion Detection
How does Flare help you learn to detect RDP intrusion?
Flare recently introduced a new training series: Flare Academy Training. This series of free cybersecurity webinars covers topics that are of interest to cybersecurity practitioners. Flare Academy’s very first session, Remote Desktop Protocol Interception with PyRDP, covered
RDP intrusion. The Academy also provides a Discord community where learners can meet, share information and resources, and discuss security issues with the experts who have appeared in our webinars.
What do you get with Flare’s free trainings?
- High-value training from cybersecurity experts
- Interactive learning with peers
- Actionable cybersecurity insights
- CPE credits toward security certifications
- A resource hub and learning community on Discord
Who can attend Flare’s webinars?
It depends on the webinar’s content. Many webinars are available to anyone, but PyRDP may be a bit advanced for non-technical learners. To differentiate, we label each webinar as beginner, intermediate, or advanced. This helps participants decide which sessions are a good fit for them and their security background.
I missed the RDP intrusion webinar. What should I do?
No worries. You can watch it whenever you like! While Flare Academy webinars are offered live, recordings of all the webinars are available for replay on our Discord community, as are additional resources, access to the experts who spoke in each webinar, and discussion and networking opportunities with other participants. This allows all our webinars to be watched by members of the Discord, or to be rewatched by participants who want to revisit certain content.
RDP Intrusion Detection and Flare
The Flare Threat Exposure Management (TEM) solution empowers organizations to proactively detect, prioritize, and mitigate the types of exposures commonly exploited by threat actors. Our platform automatically scans the clear & dark web and prominent threat actor communities 24/7 to discover unknown events, prioritize risks, and deliver actionable intelligence you can use instantly to improve security.
Flare Academy offers your team a chance to learn more about threats and threat actors. Check out the resources from the RDP intrusion detection training by signing up for the Flare Academy Discord Community.
