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- Why Not RSH?
- SSH: The "Ssafer" Alternative
- Conclusion
- Resources
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Conclusion
Switching from RSH to SSH isn't a blanket defense against hacking, but it is one of the more significant steps you can take to protect your servers. No organization that's serious about security should be running RSH. Migrating from RSH to SSH requires some planning and effort for any organization, but the dangers of an unencrypted protocol that doesn't require passwords make it imperative that all organizations do their part to stamp out this insecure legacy of the "good old days."