SSH Under the Hood: Protocols, Mechanisms, and the Full Technical Story
SSH, or Secure Shell, is a cryptographic protocol used for secure network services over unsecured networks. It operates on a client-server architecture where data is encrypted and authenticated during transmission. The protocol consists of three layers, each responsible for different aspects of the connection and security.
- ▪SSH is primarily used for secure remote login and other secure network services.
- ▪The protocol is defined in a series of RFCs and consists of three sub-protocols: the SSH Connection Protocol, the SSH User Auth Protocol, and the SSH Transport Layer Protocol.
- ▪The key exchange process ensures that a shared secret is established without transmitting it over the network.
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