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Comprehensive Remote Desktop Review

Uncover how an insider threat or hacked account could lead to a complete compromise.

Security challenges are unavoidable as remote working solutions gain significance in today’s modern landscape. A remote desktop review highlights how Remote Desktop and Citrix Solutions are excellent business enablers, providing secure access to company data from any location.

We have many years of experience deploying and maintaining Remote Desktop Services (RDS) and Citrix security technologies. We test the best practices for remote desktop security to ensure your environment remains secure and operational, wherever you are.

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Who is it for?

Do you worry that your employees have access to sensitive company information while working remotely?

Our service provides reassurance that your remote desktop working solutions are enabling your staff to be efficient while your sensitive data is always protected.

What does it feature?

  • Bespoke testing based on the customer’s deployment of shared desktop environments
  • Privilege escalation and lateral movement testing
  • Industry best practice recommendations provided
  • Provides assurance that shared desktop environments are secure and segmented correctly
  • Test common data exfiltration techniques
  • Post support on any vulnerabilities identified

Have further questions about our Remote Desktop & Citrix Review? Read our FAQs, or contact us here.

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What are the benefits of a Remote Desktop & Citrix Review?

It identifies significant weaknesses and implements measures before an actual hacker can exploit them.

Ensure that your users are secure while using remote desktop solutions.

Provide reassurance that privileges in the shared environment aren’t too permissive

Provide recommendations on industry best practice

Ensure that company information assets are secure

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Features of Remote Desktop & Citrix Solutions

  • Company data is located on servers owned by the organisation
  • Control access to applications and data on a per-user basis
  • BYOD – any Windows, MAC or Linux device can use the remote desktop and Citrix ICA protocols to run apps and access hosted desktops. Staff can use their own devices to access resources without copying intellectual property or sensitive information from the network.
  • Access securely – both solutions can be protected with multi-factor authentication
  • Consolidation of server resources and licensing – users can share desktop resources creating highly dense servers, maximising return on investment
  • Scalability – with the templated nature of servers, adding additional servers is simple
  • Reduce support costs – a standardised environment ensures that support staff can support your users efficiently.
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Why choose us?

Remote desktop review and Citrix environments are simpler to install and configure than they are to secure effectively.

As remote working becomes more prevalent, the focus on cyber security has intensified, leading companies to prioritise the need for effective remote desktop solutions that safeguard company security while enabling staff to work efficiently.

Our service guarantees the effective implementation of remote desktop security, safeguarding your vital company data and reducing the risk of a security breach.

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Methodology

These are the common components that can be exploited to enable a breakout from shared “secure” desktop environments in a remote desktop review.

Our Remote Desktop and Citrix Review includes an assessment of the following break out opportunities;
  • Dialogue boxes
  • Help menus
  • Context menus
  • Internet Browsers
  • Microsoft OfficeMacros
  • ICA Files
  • MSPaint
  • Shortcut files
  • Command shell access
  • Scripting language Interpreters
  • DLL Injection
  • Living off the land binaries
  • And many more…
Additionally, our consultants will identify the following;
  • Users are accessing the system securely
  • If an attacker could gain access to the system through phishing
  • Could staff unintentionally run malicious code
  • Could an insider threat run malicious code
  • If Powershell is configured correctly
  • Can a user access other network resources they shouldn’t
  • If AppLocker and Software Restriction Policies are configured correctly
  • If a hacker gained access to a session, could they gain access to the system again
  • If malware and ransomware could spread across the network
  • Data exfiltration opportunities
  • If it is possible to gain access to the underlying operating system

CSIQ Insight: Risk Management Portal

All consultancy and managed services include access to our Risk Management Portal.

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A Single Pane of Glass

All risk types, including technical, human, residual and inherent, are allocated a score, allowing for a strategic approach to risk reduction.

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Monthly Reports

Monthly reports from our managed services detailing individual risk scores, a summary of events, detailed vulnerabilities, and security recommendations are all available from the platform.

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Visual Attack Path

Multiple vulnerabilities are typically exploited to reach a target. Our platform visualises the attack path taken by your consultant to achieve the objective.

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Trend Analysis

Track your exposure over time to ensure that your IT teams are tackling the vulnerabilities identified.

If you have our pre-pay contract, simply send us a message through the platform to assist with the remediation.

Flexible Pre-Pay Contract

With our Pre-Pay Contract, you can save 25% and get a faster response.

Journey to Secure Desktop & Application Delivery

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Post Engagement Support

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Cyber Consulting

Services

To learn more about the range of cyber consulting services we can help your business with, visit our cyber consulting page. 

Or get in touch to discover all of our available services.

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Our Accreditations & Memberships

We are proud of our industry recognised certifications in Cyber Security and Service Delivery

Crest Approved
CSIQ Crest Approved Service Provider
Crest Approved: Penetration Testing
Crest Approved: Incident Response
Crest Approved: Vulnerability Assessment
ISO 27001
Cyber Essentials Plus
IASME Governance: Gold
IASME Quality Principles Certified
IASME GDPR Certified
Offensive Security
CSIQ NCSC Assured Service Provider Cyber Advisor
CSIQ NCSC Assured Service Provider Cyber Advisor
Cyber Essentials Plus Certification Body
Cyber Essentials Plus Certification Body
IASME Governance Certification Body
IASME Governance Certification Body
ISACA Professional Members
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FAQ

What are Remote Desktop Services (RDS) and Citrix Technologies?

Microsoft Remote Desktop Services (RDS) and Citrix are two popular Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) options. Both are cloud-based services that allow access to application resources from any device remotely.

These products deliver secure and robust desktop computing to employees on the road, at home, or in remote offices.

What are the risks of remote working solutions?

While remote working offers flexibility and convenience, it does come with some inherent security risks which your business must consider. These include:

  • Using public Wi-Fi networks to access sensitive company data
  • Using personal devices
  • Ignoring basic physical security practices in public places
  • Using weak passwords
  • Unencrypted file sharing
  • Cyber attacks on remote working infrastructure

CSIQ can help businesses of all sizes tackle these essential but often overlooked risks to remote workers.

How often should I test remote working solutions?

Because cyber threats are always evolving, it is advised that testing is performed at least annually or following the implementation of any infrastructure changes.

Have a question for us about our services?

Send us an enquiry to get a rapid response from a cybersecurity expert.

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