Anyware Software Client Security Modes
The Anyware Software Client uses certificates to verify the identity of the host to which it connects. The security mode is configured by the security_mode setting in the Anyware Client configuration file or by setting its value in the pre-session user interface.
Three security mode options are available:
| Level | Setting value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| High | 2 |
Full verification is required; users cannot connect unless a certificate can be verified. |
| Medium | 1 |
Warn but allow (default). If the certificate cannot be verified, warn the user, but allow them to connect. |
| Low | 0 |
Always allow; verification is not required. |
PCoIP sessions are always encrypted
Your PCoIP session is still encrypted and secure if you connect with security mode 0 or 1. The red padlock icon indicates that the certificate presented by the host is not signed by a trusted certificate authority in the client’s certificate store, not that the session is insecure.
Setting the Security Mode
To set the security mode using the pre-session interface:
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Disconnect any active PCoIP sessions and return to the pre-session interface.
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Click the gear icon to open the settings window:
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Click Advanced in the left side menu, and find Security Modes in the right panel.
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Select the desired security mode.
To set the security mode programmatically:
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Open
%appdata%\Teradici\Teradici PCoIP Client.iniin a text editor. -
Add a line that specifies the
security_modeand sets the level:security_mode = <value>...where
<value>is the integer corresponding to the desired security level (0, 1, or 2). -
Save the file and close the editor.