Secure Shell (SSH) is a widely used protocol for secure communication between remote computers. System administrators and developers commonly use it to access servers, transfer files, and execute remote commands. One of the critical security features of SSH is using public key cryptography to authenticate the user and encrypt the data transmitted over the network. […]
Category: SSH Key Management
Common Mistakes to Avoid When Managing Your SSH Keys
If you use SSH to connect to remote servers, you know how important it is to keep your SSH keys secure. But even if you’re careful, there are still a few common mistakes that can lead to problems. This post will review some of the most common mistakes people make when managing their SSH keys […]
The Benefits of SSH Key Authentication
What is SSH Key Authentication SSH is a command line application similar to Telnet that allows you to log in to one server from another. Where Telnet submitted user passwords over the network in plain text, SSH provides a layer of encryption that prevents nefarious actors from sniffing passwords during transit on the local network. […]
OpenSSH for Windows and the administrators_authorized_keys file
Introduction At the time of writing, the version of OpenSSH shipped for Windows has a default configuration that requires all Administrative user keys to be placed in a single file called administrators_authorized_keys. This is defined by the Match directive below. When you install the OpenSSH server, it comes with this directive already present in the […]