Self-Hosted Bastion Host
A self-hosted bastion host is a hardened server that acts as a secure gateway for accessing private network resources, typically in cloud or on-premises environments. It provides a single entry point for SSH or RDP connections, enforcing security policies, logging, and access controls to protect internal systems from direct exposure to the internet. This setup is commonly used in DevOps and infrastructure management to secure administrative access to servers and services.
Developers should use self-hosted bastion hosts when managing infrastructure in environments like AWS, Azure, or private data centers to enhance security by reducing the attack surface and centralizing access control. It is particularly useful for scenarios requiring secure remote administration, compliance with regulatory standards (e.g., PCI-DSS, HIPAA), and team-based access management in multi-server setups. This tool helps prevent unauthorized access and simplifies auditing of administrative activities.