How Can I Automate Testing RDP Security Software?

I thought there were multiple tools available for this kind of task in the hacking/Linux world, but I can't pinpoint a specific PowerShell solution. Aside from using `mstsc`, you might want to look into tools like RCMan, Royal TS, or mRemoteNG to save connections.

Are you already getting swamped with failed login attempts with your current setup? I wouldn't be surprised if the exposes RDP service is attracting attention.

Yes, you can script using `mstsc.exe`. It's a straightforward option to automate your login tests.

If you're not using a VPN, it's worth considering an RDP proxy or a third-party gateway like NetScaler. Just opening the port publicly isn't the safest move. I haven't found a solid solution out there that works for this specific scenario. I did come across some PowerShell scripts that deal with creating credential objects, but if the server has credential caching disabled (which it should in a secure environment), those options won't be effective.

I don't know much about a native PowerShell solution for this, but in my experience, I've used commands like `cmdkey /generic:"server-address" /user:"username" /pass:"password"` followed by `mstsc /v:server-address`, and then deleted the saved credentials. You'd need to check the output of the mstsc command to see if the connection failed. Just make sure the server supports saved logins!

You should check out my `invoke-mstsc` function on GitHub. It might be exactly what you need for scripting those RDP logins. You can find it at https://github.com/ztrhgf/LAPS.