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Subject: Re: Best practices for securing SSH server
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> connection, it's a relatively high-risk target.
>
> What are some good practices for securing this SSH server.  Is using a
> stored key safer than a password in this instance? I have no
If your password is not trivial, then it is secure.

using RSA/DSA keys is as good, if you are sure nobody will get it from 
your laptop.

i use keyfiles on every place i have to use ssh regularly.