Secure Shell (SSH) Glossary Definition

Term Secure Shell (SSH)
Definition

Secure Shell (SSH) is a Network protocol or service concept used to support addressing, transport, naming, management, authentication, or application communication.
Context & Usage

Teams use this concept when diagnosing communication failures, documenting dependencies, and distinguishing application behavior from lower-level transport or naming services.

Related concepts include Routing.

Additional Resource: IANA Protocol Registries.
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