SSH KEYS - Explained in Detail
SSH keys are the set of security keys that covers your data from the trespassers. These keys work on the most effective authentication systems and require passwords to unlock and allow one access to use the information secured. SSH stands for Secure Socket Shell, in a simple language it is also known as Secure Shell. SSH keys are two keys basically, paired together, namely - a public key and a private key. A private key is owned by the officials and the public key is familiar to everyone. The credentials to access the private keys are only given when required and needed. These keys are available in different sizes and different types. HISTORY - SSH keys were created in 1995 by Tatu Ylonen. He felt the need to come up with a better security network system because a lot of cybercrimes were being observed at that time and that is how SSH keys were made, with the concept of providing access to the data through username and password, and the one with correct credentials and identity can g...