Why Credential Isolation is Better than SSH Key Sharing

Sharing SSH keys is a common but dangerous practice. It leads to key sprawl and makes revocation difficult. Credential isolation is the enterprise-grade alternative.

The Problem with SSH Sprawl

Once an SSH key is on a developer's laptop, it can be copied, backed up to the cloud, or stolen by malware. You have no visibility into its lifecycle.

The Gateway Model

With credential isolation, the SSH key stays on the FileBridge server, encrypted at rest. Users authenticate with the gateway via OAuth or password. The gateway then uses its isolated key to perform actions. The user never handles the key, so they can't leak it.

Instant Revocation

If a team member leaves, you don't need to change the authorized_keys on 50 servers. You just revoke their gateway access. Their "Identity Handshake" is broken instantly, protecting your entire fleet.