SSH Protocols

Secure shell (SSH) is a protocol enabling a protected connection to another computer across an unsecured network. A good analogy of sending data over the internet without SSH is like placing information in an unlocked box that anyone could open. SSH secures the process by allowing the box to be locked so only the intended recipient can open it with a special key. Through SSH, data is encrypted to ensure that sensitive information remains confidential. The primary goal of SSH is to ensure that the data sent can only be read by the person intended to receive it. Why might it be important to use SSH when connecting to a computer remotely over a public network?