ssh/scp used keyless....more secure

[Tim Wunder]

On Saturday 27 August 2005 2:10 pm, someone claiming to be Dr. Scott S. Jones 
wrote:
> Dear List:
>
> I use ssh and scp on a regular basis. I know I can create keys for using
> these more securely. And i am sure the topic has been raised and discussed
> before.
>
> Could someone point me to a good understandabl resources on setting up
> keys, and the challenge/response mechanisms to allow me to ssh and scp to
> home and back from work, without sending my password open across the net.
>

Neither ssh nor scp sends your password "open accross the net." Assuming that 
you mean in plain text.

So I'm not sure I understand your question...

Regards, 
Tim

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