Why We Need a Middleman: Understanding SSH Jump Hosts

Connecting to remote servers directly over the internet can be a recipe for disaster. Let’s explore why SSH jump hosts are a secure and efficient solution, along with how they typically work. The Problem: Wide Open Gates Imagine a network with critical servers tucked away behind a firewall, like a medieval city within a fortified wall. Directly connecting (SSH) to these servers from the open internet would be like leaving the city gates wide open – anyone could potentially exploit a vulnerability and gain unauthorized access....

June 17, 2024 · 3 min · 500 words · Chun-Hung Tseng