Many organizations today use a jump server (also known as jump box or jump host) as the intermediary device to access a remote network securely. It is the go-to solution for remote administration of servers and devices and for development and testing environments. It is also commonly used to control vendor access to an organization’s internal systems and to meet compliance in certain industries.
While this is definitely a step up in security from using VPNs, jump server can sometimes create a false sense of security because there still exists security risks and loopholes.
In this blog post, we will first explore the security benefits and risks of a jump server. Finally, we will unveil strategies to mitigate those security risks.
Source: https://www.mamori.io/blog/mitigating-jump-server-security-risks