IT Forensics – Windows

Forensic analysis of Windows RDP artefacts – tracing Remote Desktop connections

Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) is frequently used for the remote administration of Windows systems. As part of an IT forensic investigation, RDP-related artefacts can provide evidence of successful or failed connections, logins, user activity and the systems to which a connection was established.

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A professional analysis is never carried out in isolation. Only by correlating data with event logs, registry artefacts, network profiles, user accounts and other digital traces is it possible to carry out a robust technical assessment.

Why LanCologne?

Since its foundation, LanCologne has specialised in professional IT forensics. Our staff have decades of experience in the field of information technology and assist companies, solicitors, private individuals and, on a regular basis, the courts in the technical investigation of complex digital matters.

The examination is carried out exclusively on a forensic copy or a forensic image. The original evidence remains unchanged and is stored in a manner that preserves its evidential integrity.

Our services

We analyse RDP-related events, registry entries and other artefacts, correlate the results with additional Windows artefacts, and document all stages of the investigation in a transparent manner.

Typical areas of application

•Incident Response
•Analysis of unauthorised remote access attempts
•Reconstruction of administrative activities
•Investigation of compromised systems
•Employment law proceedings
•Expert reports for the courts

This is how the analysis works

Once a forensic image has been created, all relevant RDP artefacts are analysed. This is followed by a technical assessment, carried out in conjunction with other digital evidence.

Why are RDP artefacts important?

They can provide evidence of remote access and the timeline of such access. However, their significance only becomes apparent once all relevant digital traces have been analysed as a whole.

Frequently Asked Questions

What information do RDP artefacts provide?+
Depending on the data available, this may include, amongst other things, information on connections, users and log-in events.
Can all RDP connections be traced?+
Verification depends on the artefacts available and the system configuration.
Is the original system being examined?+
No. Only a forensic copy or forensic image is analysed.
Are RDP artefacts alone sufficient for an expert report?+
No. They are always analysed alongside other Windows artefacts.

LanCologne – Windows Forensics in Cologne

Do you require a professional analysis of Windows RDP artefacts or other Windows components? LanCologne can assist you with the forensic-grade preservation of digital evidence and the objective analysis of complex Windows systems.

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