Best Software for 2025 is now live!

Remote Desktop Protocol

par Mara Calvello
Learn about Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP), how it enables remote access to computers, and how to safeguard remote files from anywhere.

What is remote desktop protocol?

Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) is a technology that makes it easy for users to access and control a computer or virtual desktop remotely over a network connection. This allows users to interact with a desktop or application as if they were present and sitting in front of it.

With RDP, a user can log into a computer, run programs, access files, and work on various tasks as if they were physically present at the specific machine. This is done by transmitting graphical user interface (GUI) data, mouse movements, and keyboard strokes between the local and remote computers. 

This technology is commonly used for remote technical support, telecommuting, and system administration so that individuals can have access to their work computers and all important files from home or when traveling. It often incorporates cloud DDoS mitigation software so that access to these files is secure and protected against DDoS attacks. These tools also ensure that critical systems remain accessible and operational, even in the face of malicious traffic floods targeting the network.

Discover more about virtual desktop infrastructure security and how it can offer businesses peace of mind.

Mara Calvello
MC

Mara Calvello

Mara Calvello is a Content and Communications Manager at G2. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree from Elmhurst College (now Elmhurst University). Mara writes customer marketing content, while also focusing on social media and communications for G2. She previously wrote content to support our G2 Tea newsletter, as well as categories on artificial intelligence, natural language understanding (NLU), AI code generation, synthetic data, and more. In her spare time, she's out exploring with her rescue dog Zeke or enjoying a good book.