Secure Shell (SSH) Flashcards
1
Q
What protocol creates a secure channel between two devices, so that one device can control the other?
A
Secure Shell
Note: SSH was designed as a replacement for TELNET. It is very heavily used in Unix/Linux and Windows.
2
Q
What are the two requirements to use SSH?
A
A server (daemon) and a client on the other device that will take control of the daemon.
3
Q
What port does SSH run on and what about Secure FTP?
A
Port 22
Note: Secure copy also runs on Port 22.
4
Q
What encryption protocol does SSH 2.0 use?
A
Diffie-Hellman Key Exchange and Message Authentication Codes (MAC)
Note: SSH is used frequently in security.
