Secure Shell SSH PORT 22 Penetration testing

Introduction: SSH (Secure Shell) is a network protocol that allows secure remote access to another computer over an unsecured network. Think of it like a secure way to log into a remote machine and control it using a terminal — just like you're sitting in front of it. What is SSH Used For? - Remotely managing servers - Transferring files securely (scp, sftp) - Running remote commands - Creating tunnels and proxies - Securely accessing Git repositories (e.g., GitHub) How Does It Work? SSH uses public-key cryptography to establish a secure, encrypted connection. It operates over TCP port 22 by default. Once connected, you can execute commands as if you were on the remote machine. Authentication Methods Username + Password SSH Key Pair (Public/Private Keys) – more secure! Key Features Feature Description 🔒 Encryption - All communication is encrypted 🗝️ Key-based Auth - More secure than passwords 📁 File Transfer - Tools like scp and sftp 🛡️ Tunneling - Forward ports securely (e.g., for DB access) Reference - https://www.hackingarticles.in/ssh-penetration-testing-port-22/ my blog : https://scrollunlock.com/ #SSH #ssh #secureShell #linux #hacking #pentesting #oscp #scrollunlock