Create SSH Keys in Linux | Cybersecurity Basics 🔑

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In this video, Shawn Powers covers everything you need to know about creating SSH key pairs in Linux. This allows you to log into a remote server without entering a password, giving you a tremendous amount of flexibility but at the cost of increased security risk.

Easy access is a double-edged sword. On the one hand, it facilitates how quickly you can accomplish many aspects of your daily workload, but on the other hand, it also streamlines a path for unauthorized users to enter the same areas.

The answer to this dilemma is found in correctly applying SSH key pairs. Shawn walks you through how to create these key pairs and outlines a few best practices on storing them to ensure that your private key isn’t compromised. He’ll also discuss how passwords interact with key pairs and what you should be aware of if either of these needs to change.

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