SSH (Secure Shell) is a network protocol used for securely connecting to a remote computer over an unsecured network, such as the internet. It provides a secure channel over which encrypted communication can take place between two computers. SSH is typically used for remote administration of servers or other networked devices, and it allows users to access a command line interface on the remote computer. It is often used for remote login, file transfers, and tunneling of other network protocols. SSH uses a combination of public-key cryptography and symmetric encryption to provide secure communication between the two computers. When a user connects to a remote computer using SSH, the user's credentials are verified, and a secure connection is established. All data sent over this connection is encrypted to protect it from interception or eavesdropping. In this section of the knowledge base we will cover access controls as it relates to SSH. Next Article: What Are Public and Private Keys?

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Can SSH Keys Be Stolen?

SSH (Secure Shell) is a widely used protocol for remote [...]

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What are Public and Private Keys?

Data security is a critical issue for businesses and individuals [...]

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What is SSH?

SSH (Secure Shell) is a network protocol used for securely [...]

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What is Certificate-Based Authentication?

Certificate-based authentication is a method of authentication that relies on [...]

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What are the Risks of Using SSH Keys?

SSH (Secure Shell) keys are a popular authentication method used [...]

By George Harper|2023-11-26T16:59:35+00:00March 7, 2023|SSH Access Controls|Comments Off

What is a Trusted Platform Module (TPM)?

A Trusted Platform Module (TPM) is a hardware-based security component [...]

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How Attackers Work Around Multi-Factor Authentication

Multi-factor authentication (MFA) has become a common security and compliance [...]

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