Linux engineers SSH to jump targets and Windows admins use RDP for city servers. What secure access practice should apply?
Select an answer to reveal the explanation.
Short Explanation
SSH and RDP are master keys—do not hang them on the front gate facing the whole internet. Park them behind a bastion, VPN, or similar controlled path so only the right admins get through.
Full Explanation
Administrative protocols such as SSH and RDP should not be broadly exposed to the public internet. Controlled access paths—bastion hosts, VPN, private connectivity, or zero-trust intermediaries—reduce attack surface while preserving operational access. Disabling encryption or weak shared passwords increase risk.