Best practices/secure approach for accessing ssh server from semi-untrusted machines
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Mar 15, 2026711 viewsConfidence Score0%
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I often need access to my home ssh server while abroad on customers machines. At present my ssh server is set to use password authentication on a non standard port. It's convenient because I can just download putty/pscp, do what I need to do and be done. But I am concerned about the security risks.…
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If you are willing to spend some money you could get a yubikey and then use the Yubico PAM module. With this you can setup two-factor authentication. To login, it would require both your Yubikey and a password.
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