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Remote Access Policy
What is Remote Access???
The ability to access a computer or a
network from a remote site.
 Communication with a distant computer
system or computer network. May require
the user to type or enter an authorized
username and password, and special
software or hardware, such as a modem.
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Examples of Remote Access
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Go to My PC
 Allows
User to connect to any PC in his/her
online account.
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Tight VNC- A program similar to Go to My
PC, but not readily accessible through a
webpage.
Tight VNC- What is VNC?
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VNC (an abbreviation for Virtual Network
Computing) is a great client/server software
package allowing remote network access to
graphical desktops. With VNC, you can access
your machine from everywhere provided that
your machine is connected to the Internet. VNC
is free (released under the GNU General Public
License) and it's available on most platforms.
Original VNC distribution can be obtained at this
site.
Tight VNC is…

A program that runs a VNC server and
allows you to connect through other
computers Via VNC.
More Examples
FTP
 The Internet
 Wireless Network Access/Ethernet
 Accessing Company Intranet from outside
company.
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Vulnerabilities/Security Risks
In class we have gone over the security
risks of the internet- viruses, hackers, etc.
 Running things like a Win VNC Server
increase the risk of your computer getting
hacked, especially if there is a listener and
the password is easy to crack.
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SANS Policy of Remote Access
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The purpose of this policy is to define standards
for connecting to a company’s network from any
host. These standards are designed to minimize
the potential exposure to the company from
damages which may result from unauthorized
use of resources. Damages include the loss of
sensitive or company confidential data,
intellectual property, damage to public image,
damage to critical the company’s internal
systems, etc.
The Rules to Follow
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Basically, the rules follow the same
standard for connect to pretty much any
network, and basic computer care.
SANS asks that you also review the:
Acceptable Encryption, Virtual Private Network
(VPN), Wireless Communications, &
Acceptable Use Policies
Some of them:
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Secure remote access must be strictly
controlled. Control will be enforced via
one-time password authentication or
public/private keys with strong passphrases
At no time should any employee provide
their login or email password to anyone,
not even family members.
…
Use the most up-to-date anti-virus
software
 Do not check non-corporate e-mail
 Conduct no illegal activities
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