Definition
Plain language
The standard way of securely logging into a remote computer over a network.
As stated in the literature
Secure Shell — an encrypted protocol for remote command-line login and file transfer, ubiquitous in server administration.
Why it matters: It's how humans and agents alike control remote servers, so locking down SSH access is foundational to any sane security posture.
For example, an engineer types `ssh user@server.com` and gets a secure command line on a machine halfway around the world.
Heard on the show
“The model is given tools — the ability to read files, run shell commands, SSH into servers, modify configs.”Episode 001 — When AI Models Quietly Protect Each Other From Shutdown