As organizations increasingly adopt Zero Trust security models, technologies like OPKSSH that eliminate implicit trust in favor of explicit identity verification will become increasingly vital in secure infrastructure access. By bridging the gap between modern identity management and traditional SSH infrastructure, it eliminates the security risks of long-lived SSH keys while improving convenience for both users and administrators. Organizations struggle with tracking keys across systems, managing access when employees leave, and preventing unauthorized access through compromised keys. First, enhanced security through ephemeral SSH keys that are created on-demand and automatically expire after 24 hours, significantly reducing the risk window if a key is compromised. Third, better visibility for administrators who can authorize access by identity (email) rather than cryptographic keys. Upon successful authentication, OPKSSH receives a PK Token that commits to both the user’s identity and public key. This verifier confirms the token is valid, unexpired, and signed by the IdP, then checks if the associated email address is authorized for access. If Alice wants to give Bob access, she simply adds [email protected] to the authorized user file, making it easier to track who has access to which systems. Cyber Security News is a Dedicated News Platform For Cyber News, Cyber Attack News, Hacking News & Vulnerability Analysis.
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