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π RDP-Forensic - Simplify Your RDP Analysis |
π₯οΈ Analyze and track Remote Desktop Protocol connections in Windows with this comprehensive PowerShell toolkit designed for forensic investigations. |
RDP-Forensic is a PowerShell toolkit designed to help you track and analyze Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) activities on your Windows servers. This guide will help you download and run the software, even if you have no technical background.
RDP-Forensic provides tools to monitor and analyze connection attempts, user logins, and logoffs from Windows Event Logs. It simplifies security monitoring and incident response, making it easier for you to keep your systems safe.
To run RDP-Forensic, you will need:
- Windows 10 or Windows Server 2016 and later
- PowerShell 5.1 or newer
- At least 100 MB of free disk space
- Visit the Releases page.
- You will see various versions listed. Choose the latest version marked as "Latest Release."
- Click on the .zip file to download it to your computer.
- After downloading, locate the file in your Downloads folder.
- Right-click on the .zip file and select "Extract All," then follow the prompts to unpack the files.
- Open the folder where you extracted RDP-Forensic.
- Double-click on
RDP-Forensic.ps1to run the application. - You might see a security warning. If so, click "More info," then select "Run anyway."
- Session Tracking: Monitor user sessions in real-time.
- Authentication Monitoring: Keep track of successful and failed login attempts.
- Event Logging: Automatically read from Windows Event Logs to provide comprehensive forensic data.
- Compliance Checks: Ensure your RDP setup complies with industry standards.
- Easy Reports: Generate simple reports for your security audits.
Once you have RDP-Forensic open, you'll see a simple menu. Hereβs what each option does:
- Track Sessions: Select this to view current active sessions.
- Logon Analysis: Choose this to review login attempts over a specified time.
- Export Reports: Save your findings in a user-friendly format.
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PowerShell Script Execution Policy: You may need to adjust your PowerShell execution settings. To do this:
- Open PowerShell as an Administrator.
- Enter the command:
Set-ExecutionPolicy RemoteSigned.
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Permission Issues: Ensure you have the required permissions to access the Windows Event Logs.
The RDP-Forensic toolkit helps you meet security standards through proper monitoring. Regular audits can minimize risks and improve compliance with regulations.
For help and resources, visit our GitHub Discussions. You can ask questions, share experiences, or find answers to common issues.
For the latest updates and features, remember to check the Releases page often.
If you have any questions, please reach out to us through the GitHub Issues page of the repository. We aim to respond within 24 hours.