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I would think that allowing users to transfer their files to a server always increases the risk of trojans/viruses and other messy stuff to be transfered to your server.
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I would think that allowing users to transfer their files to a server always increases the risk of trojans/viruses and other messy stuff to be transfered to your server.

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What are the security risks encountered, if any, in allowing home users local resource redirection on their home PCs that are connected via Terminal Services to the main network?<br />
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We use a Windows 2003 Terminal Server that they can log into via IP address from home. &nbsp;When you open the MY COMPUTER on the server they now see a drive mapping to their home PC drives.<br />
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Thanks
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What are the security risks encountered, if any, in allowing home users local resource redirection on their home PCs that are connected via Terminal Services to the main network?

We use a Windows 2003 Terminal Server that they can log into via IP address from home.  When you open the MY COMPUTER on the server they now see a drive mapping to their home PC drives.

Thanks

Is Allowing Terminal Services Resource Redirection to Local Drives on Home PCs a Security Risk?

Operating system security (OS security) is the process of ensuring OS integrity, confidentiality and availability. OS security refers to specified steps or measures used to protect the OS from threats, viruses, worms, malware or remote hacker intrusions. OS security encompasses all preventive-control techniques, which safeguard any computer assets capable of being stolen, edited or deleted if OS security is compromised, including authentication, passwords and threats to systems and programs.