Secure Shell offers a good solution for the problem of securing data sent over a public
network. For example, using Secure Shell and the Internet for securely transferring
documents and work products electronically, rather than using a traditional overnight
courier can provide a substantial cost savings. Consider that the average shipping rate for
a single overnight package is between $15 and $30. The average one month unlimited
Internet access account in the U.S. costs about $14 a month and usually offers nationwide
dial-up access. Using the Internet with Secure Shell to securely deliver your documents,
you could easily recoup the cost of Internet access with just one document transfer