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Stupid SSH Tricks

Conclusions



  • ssh is being widely deployed in many places (especially academia) in response to a rash of break-ins and password sniffing incidents.

  • It can allow a near-"single-sign-on" mode of access.

  • Tunneling feature (X11, others) can be very useful; X11 convenience may persuade reluctant users to use it.

  • Automated tasks formerly done with rsh and rcp can still be done with dedicated keys and appropriate programs.

  • It's not a panacea; a good security policy, firewalls, and more are required elements of any effort to improve network security.

 
 


Stupid SSH Tricks
Pat Murphy