SSH — Secure Shell
Definition: An encrypted protocol for accessing and operating remote servers. Still the backbone of how engineers touch production — which is why SSH key hygiene is non-negotiable.
Example
Rotating SSH keys after a contractor offboarded should have been automatic — instead it took a near-miss to build the policy.
When you'll hear it
SSH shows up most often in engineering planning, architecture reviews, and sprint retrospectives. When someone uses it, they're usually referring to secure shell — and they expect the room to already know what that means.
FAQs
What does SSH stand for?
SSH stands for Secure Shell.
What does SSH mean in technology and engineering?
An encrypted protocol for accessing and operating remote servers. Still the backbone of how engineers touch production — which is why SSH key hygiene is non-negotiable.
Where will I hear SSH used at work?
SSH comes up most often in engineering planning, architecture reviews, and sprint retrospectives. It's used as shorthand for secure shell, so people assume you already know the term.