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Secure Shell SSH Unlocking Secure Remote Access

Secure Shell (SSH) is a protocol that provides encrypted communication for secure remote access, allowing users to log in to remote systems, run commands, and transfer files safely. Developed in the mid-1990s, SSH has evolved to include enhanced security features such as strong encryption and various authentication methods. Its widespread adoption ensures compliance with industry regulations and the integrity of data transmitted over networks.

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Secure Shell SSH Unlocking Secure Remote Access

Secure Shell (SSH) is a protocol that provides encrypted communication for secure remote access, allowing users to log in to remote systems, run commands, and transfer files safely. Developed in the mid-1990s, SSH has evolved to include enhanced security features such as strong encryption and various authentication methods. Its widespread adoption ensures compliance with industry regulations and the integrity of data transmitted over networks.

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Secure Shell

(SSH): Unlocking
Secure Remote
Access
By Miej Zachary Bautista and Jaylo Ansay
What is SSH?
1 Encrypted 2 Remote Access
Communication SSH allows users to log in
SSH establishes an to remote systems, run
encrypted tunnel between commands, transfer files,
the client and server, and manage remote
ensuring that all data infrastructure securely.
transmitted is secure and
protected from
eavesdropping.

3 Port Forwarding
SSH can be used to create secure tunnels for other network
services, enabling access to applications and resources on
remote networks.
History and Development of SSH
1995
The first version of SSH (SSH-1) was created by Tatu 2006
Ylönen at the Helsinki University of Technology in SSH became an IETF standard, ensuring its widespread
response to security vulnerabilities in earlier remote adoption and ongoing development to meet evolving
access protocols. security requirements.

1 2 3

1999
SSH-2 was released, addressing security flaws in SSH-1
and introducing new features, such as improved
encryption algorithms and support for public-key
authentication.
Purpose and Benefits of Using SSH
Secure Remote Access Data Integrity Compliance and
Regulations
SSH provides a secure way to connect SSH ensures that data transmitted
to remote systems, preventing between the client and server is not SSH is a widely accepted and
unauthorized access and protecting tampered with or altered during the recommended protocol for secure
sensitive data in transit. communication process. remote access, making it essential
for organizations to comply with
industry regulations and security
standards.
Security Features of SSH
Encryption Authentication
SSH uses strong encryption SSH supports various
algorithms, such as AES and authentication methods,
RSA, to protect data including password-based,
transmitted between the public-key, and multi-factor
client and server. authentication, ensuring
secure access to remote
systems.

Integrity Tunneling
SSH verifies the integrity of SSH can create secure tunnels
data transmitted by using for other network services,
cryptographic hash functions, allowing for the transmission
preventing data tampering and of data through the encrypted
man-in-the-middle attacks. SSH connection.
How to Use SSH

Command Line
SSH is primarily used through the command line interface, allowing
users to execute remote commands and manage remote systems.

SSH Clients
Popular SSH client applications, such as PuTTY, OpenSSH, and
SecureCRT, provide graphical user interfaces for easier SSH usage.

Automation
SSH can be integrated into scripts and automation tools to streamline
remote system management and deployment processes.
Conclusion
In conclusion, Secure Shell (SSH) is a powerful tool that has become essential for secure remote access and
communication in the modern digital landscape. By understanding its history, features, and usage, you can effectively
leverage SSH to protect your systems and data, ensuring the safety and integrity of your remote operations.
Thank you for listening!
References
SSH.com SSH Academy
IETF Standards (RFCs)
UCL Research Data Repository

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