OpenSSH
SSH suite for secure remote access and file transfer.
Why it is included
Universal adoption and continuous security stewardship across platforms.
Best for
Server administration, git-over-SSH, tunnels.
If you use Windows, Mac, or paid tools
Remote access alternative to SecureCRT, MobaXterm (paid extras), and legacy telnet for shells and scp/sftp.
Strengths
- Ubiquity
- Key-based auth
- Forwarding
Limitations
- Misconfiguration remains a common risk
Good alternatives
Dropbear
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