Date: Sat, 20 Mar 2010 18:06:32 +0100 From: Erik Norgaard <norgaard@locolomo.org> To: freebsd-questions@freebsd.org Subject: Re: securing sshd Message-ID: <4BA50098.7080602@locolomo.org> In-Reply-To: <20100320121417.67724938@scorpio.seibercom.net> References: <201003201318.o2KDIcIt001241@fix.fantomatic.co.uk> <4BA4EA8C.3090702@locolomo.org> <20100320121417.67724938@scorpio.seibercom.net>
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On 20/03/10 17:14, Jerry wrote: > Seriously, disabling password log-ins and using key authentication is > extremely secure. Do make sure that you password protect your keys > however. In any event, if you laptop or whatever is stolen, you have > more than just one problem to contend with anyway. I don't doubt that it is much harder to brute force a key than a password. I simply say that it is not always practical. Anyone stealing or finding your usb or laptop will likely not be too interested in your data. But, now you have to carry the key and protect it. If you travel a lot, and travel light, you bring just a usb stick which is easily lost, and being without access for months is not fun. BR, Erik -- Erik Nørgaard Ph: +34.666334818/+34.915211157 http://www.locolomo.org
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