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Glossary: Security Fundamentals

VNC (Virtual Network Computing)

Also written: VNC, port 5900

Screen sharing that works on any system, on port 5900 and up. Many VNC servers allow short passwords and send traffic unencrypted, so never expose VNC to the internet.

Where the book teaches it

Related terms

RDP (Remote Desktop Protocol)Remote desktopVPN (virtual private network)