SSH

Acronym. Secure Shell.

Secure Shell (SSH; also referred to as SSH protocol) is a software package that enables secure system administration and file transfers over insecure networks. The SSH protocol uses encryption to secure the connection between a client and a server. The SSH protocol is a method for secure remote login from one computer to another. It uses public-key cryptography to authenticate the remote computer and allow it to authenticate the user, if necessary.

For more information, see:

• Secure Shell at SSH.COM