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How does SSH work

SSH provides a secure, encrypted channel for remote access and data transfer between two networked devices. It solves the problem of exposing sensitive data to eavesdropping or tampering when communicating over insecure networks.

EncryptionAuthenticationSecure ChannelAES-256RSADiffie-HellmanPort ForwardingMultiplexingKey ExchangePublic-key Cryptography

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