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Secure Shell

nouncandidate·updated May 12, 2026

Network protocol that uses cryptography to secure communication, remote command line log-in, and remote command execution between two networked computers.

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SANS Glossary of Security Terms1 senseview framework →
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A program to log into another computer over a network, to execute commands in a remote machine, and to move files from one machine to another.
ISACA Cybersecurity Glossary1 senseview framework →
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Network protocol that uses cryptography to secure communication, remote command line login and remote command execution between two networked computers
Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC) IT Examination Handbook Infobase, Glossary1 senseview framework →
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Network protocol that uses cryptography to secure communication, remote command line log-in, and remote command execution between two networked computers.