ssh/scp used keyless....more secure

[John Voigt]

On 08/27/2005 01:10 PM, Dr. Scott S. Jones noted:

> 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.
> 
> Thanks, 
> 
> Scott

Hi,

In addition to the other responses, see also:

http://www.linux-sxs.org/security/

for a bit more info, particularly the sxs by Marianne Taylor at:

http://www.linux-sxs.org/security/ssh.html

HTH,

John V.
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