removing ssh access in an emergency

[Ian Malone]

On 31/08/06, Jacques B. <jjrboucher at gmail.com> wrote:
> You could always set up a cron job that would delete the key on your
> server.  Then make sure you log in before the cron job executes to
> post date it to the following week.  So as long as you log in weekly,
> you can set the new date.  If you lose your key, within a week the key
> is erased from the server and the key on the thumb drive becomes
> invalid.
>

I quite like that one, in that it doesn't require any additional action
for the key to be deleted (no extra usb sticks, no access to the
internet etc.)

> Personally I'd simply ensure I have a good passphrase to accompany the
> key, then keep a backup of the key somewhere accessible where you can
> get it and log onto your server to change it if you lose your USB
> drive.
>

True, but boring.

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imalone