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Island 6 · Security · Port 6.3

TLS basics: keys

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Your password crosses a dozen networks. Who can read it?
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explain symmetric vs asymmetric with the lock/key picture

Recap

  1. 1Symmetric: one fast key, hard to share
  2. 2Asymmetric: public padlock + private key
  3. 3HTTPS uses both: agree on a session key, then go fast
Check yourself

After ssh-keygen, which file do you give to the server?

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