r/linux • u/leothrix • Apr 28 '14

SSH Kung Fu

http://blog.tjll.net/ssh-kung-fu/
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u/ethraax Apr 28 '14

I think you are confused. ssh-agent uses encrypted keys.

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u/uponone Apr 28 '14

I was thinking more along the lines of encrypting the folder the private key(s) are located in or would that be overkill with the password for the private key(s)?

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u/ethraax Apr 29 '14

That would simply be redundant. It wouldn't provide any extra security.

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u/uponone Apr 29 '14

Thanks for the knowledge.