Options for accessing files include using VPN with Shared Department Folders, using cloud storage like Google Drive and MySBfiles and if you want to access software check to see if it is available on the Virtual SINC Site. But there are lower risk practices for accessing files from another computer. Remote Desktop Protocol allows us to connect to our workstations from other computers/locations. Follow the below instructions to disable the Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) service, which is commonly leveraged by adversaries to attack Windows computers. It is always advisable to disable unnecessary services to decrease risk to the Stony Brook computing environment.
