**Upgrade Your SSH Security with Short-lived Certificates and Zero Trust** This video demonstrates how to secure your SSH access using Cloudflare Zero Trust and short-lived certificates. Ditch static keys and enjoy: * **Enhanced Security:** Eliminate compromised key risks with short-lived certificates. * **Simplified Management:** Centrally control user permissions and eliminate key management headaches. * **Granular Control:** Define exactly who can access which servers using user-specific policies. **Here's what you'll learn:** * The drawbacks of traditional SSH key-based authentication * How short-lived certificates offer a more secure and flexible solution * A step-by-step walkthrough of setting up Cloudflare Zero Trust for SSH access * Integrating Cloudflare with Google Cloud Identity for user authentication * Exposing SSH services as Zero Trust applications * Defining access policies for granular control **This video is perfect for:** * System administrators looking to improve SSH security * Anyone who wants to simplify SSH access management * IT professionals interested in Zero Trust security principles **Ready to get started?** This video includes a detailed guide on configuring Cloudflare Zero Trust for SSH access, covering: * Connecting servers to the Cloudflare network * Configuring the Cloudflare Certificate Authority * Integrating with Google Cloud Identity (optional) * Registering client machines * Exposing SSH services as Zero Trust applications **Bonus:** There's a free tier available for up to 50 users! **Like this video?** * Give it a thumbs up! * Subscribe for more informative tutorials. * Leave a comment with your questions or suggestions for future videos. **Thanks for watching!** Links: Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 00:57 Traditional SSH key based authentication 01:56 Traditional SSH key based auth issues 02:37 Short lived certificates 05:16 Diagram 06:27 Demonstration 11:34 Cloudflare SSH proxy 12:44 Setup 13:48 Connecting Servers to the Cloudflare Network 15:22 Configuring Cloudflare Certificate Authority 16:46 Integrating Cloudflare with Google Cloud Identity 18:45 Registering Client Machines 20:59 Exposing SSH Services as Zero Trust Applications