Capture visual recordings of every Windows RDP session with full identity context. Replay frame-by-frame for compliance, forensics, and training. SSO-authenticated — every recording is tied to a verified identity.
Identity-Aware RDP Session Recording
Compliance frameworks like SOC 2, HIPAA, PCI DSS, and ISO 27001 increasingly require organizations to monitor and record privileged access sessions — including RDP to Windows servers. Yet Windows Server provides no native RDP session recording capability. Third-party PAM solutions exist but are expensive, complex to deploy, and often require agents on every server. OnePAM provides built-in RDP session recording as part of its identity-verified access platform. Every RDP session is visually recorded at the gateway or agent level, producing a frame-by-frame playback that captures exactly what happened during each session. Because every session requires SAML/OIDC authentication, each recording is automatically tied to a verified corporate identity — not just a Windows username, but the actual person who authenticated via your IdP with MFA.
Local Agent
Install the OnePAM agent on each Windows server. The agent intercepts RDP authentication and enforces SAML/OIDC SSO with Kerberos and Protected User support before granting desktop access — no gateway required.
Gateway RDP Proxy
Run a dedicated OnePAM gateway with native RDP protocol support. Users authenticate via SAML/OIDC at the gateway, which brokers the RDP session using Kerberos NLA. No agent needed on target servers.
Why You Need RDP Session Recording
Without identity-based RDP access, these risks threaten your Windows servers every day.
RDP Security Challenges
These are the risks organizations face with traditional RDP authentication.
No Native Recording
Windows Server does not provide built-in RDP session recording. Event logs capture authentication events but not session activity.
Expensive PAM Tools
Traditional PAM solutions (CyberArk, BeyondTrust) provide session recording but cost $50-100+ per user/month and require complex deployments.
Anonymous Recordings
Without SSO integration, session recordings are tied to Windows usernames — not verified identities. Shared admin accounts produce unattributable recordings.
Agent Deployment Burden
Many PAM solutions require agents on every Windows server. For large fleets, agent deployment and maintenance is a significant operational burden.
Storage and Retention
RDP session recordings consume significant storage. Organizations need retention policies, storage management, and efficient playback capabilities.
Search and Retrieval
During incident investigations, teams need to quickly find relevant sessions. Most solutions offer limited search capabilities.
How OnePAM Records RDP Sessions
Step-by-step guide to deploying identity-based Windows RDP access.
User Authenticates via SSO
User initiates RDP access and authenticates via SAML/OIDC through your corporate IdP with MFA.
RDP Session Starts
OnePAM establishes the RDP connection and begins recording the visual session.
Session Activity Captured
Every visual frame of the RDP session is recorded with timestamps and metadata.
Session Ends, Recording Stored
When the RDP session ends, the recording is finalized and stored securely with full metadata indexing.
Playback and Export
Authorized reviewers can replay sessions frame-by-frame or export recordings for compliance evidence.
Benefits of SSO-Integrated Session Recording
Measurable security and operational outcomes from deploying OnePAM Windows RDP SSO.
Identity-Verified Recordings
Every recording is tied to a verified corporate identity from your IdP — not just a Windows username.
100% attributed sessionsCompliance-Ready Evidence
Session recordings satisfy SOC 2 CC6.2, HIPAA, PCI DSS 10.2.2, and ISO 27001 requirements.
Audit-ready out of the boxFraction of PAM Cost
OnePAM includes session recording at a fraction of traditional PAM pricing.
80%+ cost reduction vs. PAMAgentless Recording
In gateway mode, recordings are captured at the gateway — no agent on the target server.
Zero server-side agentsFast Search and Retrieval
Find relevant sessions in seconds using rich metadata search.
Instant session lookupForensic Readiness
If a breach occurs, session recordings provide frame-by-frame evidence of exactly what happened.
Complete forensic evidenceWindows RDP SSO Capabilities
Every feature needed for enterprise-grade Windows RDP authentication.
Zero-Day Protection Features
Enterprise-grade security controls for RDP access.
RDP Session Recording Use Cases
Common scenarios where organizations deploy OnePAM Windows RDP SSO.
RDP Session Recording with SSO FAQ
Common questions about Windows RDP SSO and zero-day protection.
Does session recording impact RDP performance?
How much storage does session recording require?
Can I record only certain sessions?
Can I export recordings for external auditors?
Record Every RDP Session. Know Who Did What.
Identity-verified visual RDP session recording — built in, not bolted on. Compliance-ready. Forensic-grade.