Why Protect RDP, and Why Use BruteFence?

RDP (Remote Desktop Protocol) is useful because it lets you quickly access a Windows server remotely. That's exactly why it's a target: if RDP is exposed to the internet, login attempts will eventually come. Attackers typically search for accessible RDP endpoints automatically and try passwords. You don't need to be a "big company" – even a simple VPS can receive such attempts. The problem is that this isn't a one-time event, but continuous "pressure" on your login surface.

What's the Real Risk?

If someone gets in, it can easily lead to data loss, downtime, or further damage. The consequences vary: it could be ransomware, data theft, or your server being used for other attacks. Often the damage isn't immediately visible – you only find out later that someone was already inside.

Why Isn't a "Strong Password" Enough?

Many people think a strong password is sufficient on its own. A strong password is important, but it doesn't solve the problem of unlimited login attempts. The whole point of password guessing is that with enough tries, there might eventually be a hit. There's also "password spraying," where attackers don't hammer one account but try a few passwords across many accounts. That's why protection needs to work not just at the "password level" but also handle the attempts themselves.

Why BruteFence?

This is where BruteFence comes in. BruteFence monitors failed login attempts and can take automatic protective action. This is important because no one is going to watch logs all day. Attacks don't come during business hours – they come anytime. BruteFence provides that "24/7 monitoring" automatically.

The biggest advantage is that it takes the manual firefighting off your shoulders. When the system sees many failed attempts, it doesn't just alert – it acts. This drastically reduces the chance that someone can keep trying from the same IP for a long time. Attackers often rely on the fact that there's no immediate response. But if blocking is fast, many automated attempts simply fail.

BruteFence + Basic Protection: Why They Work Together

BruteFence is useful even if you already have a strong password. The password protects against unauthorized access. BruteFence, however, prevents them from even trying. The two work best together: one is the lock on the gate, the other is the guard who sends the intruder away before they even reach the lock.

Operational Advantage: Less Stress, Consistent Protection

Another important aspect is logging and transparency. If you can see that attacks are happening, it helps you decide whether to restrict access or add extra protection. In a brute-force situation, time is critical: the faster you respond, the smaller the chance of damage. BruteFence brings that response time down to "instant" without human intervention.

If you have multiple servers, manually blocking IPs quickly becomes unmanageable. Without automation, the process falls apart and protection levels fluctuate. With BruteFence, you set a simple policy: threshold, block duration, exceptions. After that, the system responds consistently the same way on every machine.

Quick Checklist: What to Do Now

• Have automatic response to many failed attempts (e.g., BruteFence)
• Keep your system up to date
• Check security logs occasionally

Summary

Using RDP is convenient, but if it's accessible from the internet, you need to expect continuous attempts. Good protection is layered: alongside updates and good passwords, you need an automatic layer that catches password guessing. BruteFence is strong at this: it handles the most common, everyday RDP attack patterns early and automatically, reducing risk and making operations more peaceful.