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SSH, or Secure Shell, is a network protocol that provides administrators with a secure way to access a remote computer. In the context of information security, SSH is pivotal because it offers a means to establish a secure channel over an insecure network, providing strong authentication and encrypted data communications between two computers connecting over an open network such as the internet.

SSH is widely used by system administrators for managing systems and applications remotely, allowing them to log into another computer over a network, execute commands in a remote machine, and move files from one machine to another. It encrypts the session, making it difficult for hackers to eavesdrop on the communications. SSH also provides a variety of authentication methods, and the private keys used for SSH authentication are often kept secret through careful security practices.

Within information security, SSH keys themselves must be managed and protected, as unauthorized access to these keys could lead to a compromise of the server. SSH's role in information security is therefore both as a tool for secure communication and as an asset that requires vigilant protection and management.