SetMe architecture and security
SetMe provides a fully secure way of connecting to remote computers, transferring data and exchanging chat messages without the need to open additional ports or adjust your network security settings. The remote user is given full control over the the remote connection, can always observe what's happening on their screen and terminate the connection at any time.
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End-to-end encryption
SetMe utilizes the WebRTC (Web Real-Time Communication) technology supported by major global corporations such as Microsoft, Google and Apple.
By combining WebRTC with additional layers of security, SetMe enables peer-to-peer remote desktop connection and ensures that all communication between you and the remote user is end-to-end encrypted using Datagram Transport Layer Security (DTLS) protocol. Once connected to a remote desktop, you can rest assured that there is no middleman server involved and no data can be intercepted by a third party.
All SetMe SSL certificates are issued by Sectigo, a leading cybersecurity provider of digital identity solutions.
Secure data transfer
Thanks to end-to-end encryption powered by the WebRTC technology and the use of DTLS protocol for data streaming, the remote parties can safely share any files, notes, images, or even passwords, and have peace of mind knowing that none of that data can be intercepted by a third party.
On top of that, SetMe's advanced caching technology ensures that any data transfers that are stopped as a result of unexpected network disruptions will be completed as soon as the connection is restored.
Server network
SetMe utilizes a secure network of virtualized Amazon servers allowing the use of ICMP and HTTPS. This geographically-distributed server network identifies the optimal connection between the remote parties and ensures that you always work with a genuine SetMe server.
With hardware firewalls and layered mitigation technology built into the architecture along with highly redundant power supplies and 24/7 monitoring, the SetMe server network ensures that all communication between you and the remote user is highly reliable and secure.
Brute-force protection
SetMe's authentication filter prevents brute-forcing the SetMe account password by blocking the user after a few incorrect password attempts.
Additionally, SetMe temporarily restricts the user from connecting to remote computers after a number of failed connection attempts, thus eliminating the threat of brute-force attacks using random Client IDs.
Clipboard isolation
For security purposes, SetMe does not allow transferring data between multiple remote computers using the copy-paste method. When working with multiple remote desktop windows, you may share clipboard content with only one remote computer at a time. This ensures that you cannot switch to another remote desktop window and unintentionally paste the same content (e.g. passwords or any other sensitive or private data) without copying it again.
Idle session timeout
SetMe's Expert Console will automatically close after 8 hours if no mouse or keyboard input is detected and you are not connected to a remote computer.