How does SSH work? SSH (Secure Shell) is a network protocol used to securely connect to remote machines over an unsecured network. It encrypts the connection an... (opens in new tab)

How does SSH work? SSH (Secure Shell) is a network protocol used to securely connect to remote machines over an unsecured network. It encrypts the connection and provides various mechanisms for authentication and data transfer. SSH has two versions: SSH-1 and SSH-2. SSH-2 was standardized by the IETF. It has three main layers: Transport Layer, Authentication Layer, and Connection Layer. 1. Transport Layer The Transport Layer provides encryption, integrity, and da...