Mosh Step-Up Authentication

The request comes for stronger security. One session. One sudden need for elevated trust. That is where Mosh Step-Up Authentication takes control.

Mosh is a mobile shell built for persistent connections over unreliable networks. It keeps sessions alive through IP changes, roaming, or temporary drops. But persistence alone does not guarantee protection. With Step-Up Authentication, Mosh can demand a new proof of identity mid-session—before executing critical commands or accessing sensitive resources.

Step-Up Authentication adds a break in the chain. You set the rules. It can require a second factor, a new SSH key, or an external identity provider before a privileged action runs. This reduces exposure if credentials are stolen or if a session is hijacked.

Implementing Mosh Step-Up Authentication is direct. Integrate it with PAM, tie it into your MFA provider, configure triggers at command or directory level. The extra handshake happens instantly, without killing the session. For workflows over unstable connections, this means you keep the resilience of Mosh while adding zero-compromise security.

Security policies gain precision. You can enforce strict authentication for sudo, database connections, deployment scripts, or network changes. You decide which actions require the step-up and which do not. This gives control without slowing daily work.

For engineers building secure remote environments, Mosh Step-Up Authentication moves beyond static MFA at login. It guards the moments that matter most.

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