What is a Bastion Host?
A Bastion Host is a hardened system that acts as a secure gateway for accessing critical systems within a network. It is typically exposed to external networks but is configured with strict Security Controls to minimize risk.
Bastion hosts are commonly used in cloud and enterprise environments to control administrative access.
What is a Bastion Host used for?
Bastion hosts are used to enforce secure access to sensitive systems, reducing exposure to threats. They support Access Control and Identity and Access Management (IAM) by acting as controlled entry points.
Organizations implement bastion hosts as part of Defense in Depth and Zero Trust strategies to protect Critical Business Assets (CBA).
