Securely Share your RDP session

Securely Share Your Remote Desktop Session with Thinfinity Workspace

Securely Share Your Remote Desktop Session with Thinfinity Workspace

Introduction

Ever found yourself needing to collaborate instantly with a colleague or get immediate IT assistance while working remotely? With Thinfinity Workspace, you can securely share your remote desktop session in real-time, thanks to its unique one-time session password feature. This ensures that your session is shared through a unique link valid only for that specific session, combining agile collaboration with Zero Trust security.

One-Time Session Passwords: Security Meets Convenience

When you decide to share your session, Thinfinity Workspace generates a unique link accompanied by a one-time password (OTP). This OTP is valid only for that session, ensuring that access is tightly controlled and cannot be reused later. It’s an essential aspect of the Zero Trust security model, which operates on the principle of “never trust, always verify.”

How It Works

As an administrator you can enable your users to share their sessions on demand.

Once enabled the user only needs to follow these simple steps:

  1. Initiate Sharing: Click on the “Share Session”option from your remote desktop’s web toolbar
    Thinfinity RDP Web toolbar

  2. Receive Unique Credentials: A pop-up provides you with a unique link and a one-time session password.Session sharing with thinfinity workspace

  3. Share with Participants: Send the link and OTP to the colleague, vendor, or IT support personnel you wish to collaborate with.
  4. Secure Access: They use the link and OTP to join your session securely, without needing any additional software—just a modern web browser.
  5. Real-Time Collaboration: Work together seamlessly, with participants able to view and, if permitted, interact with your session.

This process ensures that only authorized individuals can access your session, maintaining high security while enabling swift collaboration.


Session Shadowing: Empowering Support and Oversight

For IT administrators and team leaders, session shadowing is an invaluable feature. By using programmatically generated one-time session passwords, organizations can shadow user sessions when necessary.

Key Use Cases

  • IT Support: Quickly diagnose and resolve issues by viewing and interacting with the user’s session in real-time.
  • Training and Onboarding: Guide new employees through applications and processes directly on their screens.
  • Third-Party Vendors and Contractors: Provide temporary privileged access with full control and monitoring capabilities.
  • Security Oversight: Ensure compliance and proper use of resources by auditing active sessions.

By combining session shadowing with one-time passwords, you maintain strict access control, aligning with Zero Trust principles while facilitating effective support and management.

Support for RemoteApps and Virtualized Applications

The powerful session sharing and shadowing features of Thinfinity Workspace aren’t limited to full desktop environments. They also extend to RemoteApps and virtualized applications, ensuring that users receive seamless support no matter which applications they’re working with. This means IT teams can provide real-time assistance on specific apps, enhancing productivity and user satisfaction while maintaining robust security standards.

Zero Trust Security: Confidence in Every Session

The one-time session password mechanism is a cornerstone of Thinfinity Workspace’s commitment to Zero Trust security. Each session requires authentication, and access is granted on a per-session basis. This minimizes the risk of unauthorized access and ensures that collaboration doesn’t compromise your organization’s security posture.

Integrate with RPAM for Enhanced Security

For scenarios demanding even greater security, Thinfinity Workspace can be combined with our Remote Privileged Access Management (RPAM) solution. This integration allows for:

  • End-to-End Secure Sessions: Protect sensitive operations with robust encryption and access controls.
  • Granular Access Management: Define specific permissions for users, ensuring they access only what they need.
  • Comprehensive Auditing: Keep detailed logs of session activities for compliance and accountability.

This is particularly beneficial when dealing with third-party vendors, contractors, or any situation requiring temporary elevated access.

Benefits at a Glance

  • Real-Time Collaboration: Work together instantly without delays.
  • No Extra Software Needed: Participants join via any modern web browser.
  • Enhanced Security: One-time passwords and unique session links prevent unauthorized access.
  • Flexible Access Control: Grant and revoke access easily, perfect for dynamic work environments.
  • Zero Trust Alignment: Every session is secure, authenticated, and verified.

Get Started with Secure Session Sharing

Boost your team’s productivity without compromising on security. To learn more about sharing your remote desktop session using one-time passwords and leveraging features like session shadowing, visit our Knowledge Base.

Have any questions?

Book a call today to learn more about how Thinfinity® can help your organization. We are always available to guide you and provide the best solution based on your specific needs.

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