Generate Random Aes Key Linux

  

Cryptographic random numbers for key generation. Ask Question Asked 4 years, 7 months ago. The CSPRNG generates the random numbers that are used to generate random primes (either a probable or provable prime). When OpenSSL is run in Linux, it takes its initial random source from /dev/urandom. This is already a problem since /dev/urandom.

How do I generate ssh RSA keys under Linux operating systems?
You need to use the ssh-keygen command as follows to generate RSA keys (open terminal and type the following command):
ssh-keygen -t rsa
OR
ssh-keygen
Sample outputs:

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The -t type option specifies the type of key to create. The possible values “rsa” or “dsa” for protocol version 2. The $HOME/.ssh stores the following two files:

  • Generate a random 128-bit key (k1), a random 128-bit IV, and a random salt (64 bits is probably sufficient). Use PBKDF2 to generate a 256-bit key from your password and the salt, then split that into two 128-bit keys (k2, k3). Make sure your algorithm's native output is at least 256 bits, or this will be slow.
  • Jan 16, 2009 I came across the Ultra High Security Password Generator the other day, which uses a very high quality pseudo-random number generator to generate passwords and keys. The idea is not to use the full 63 characters as a password, but rather a contiguous subset, such as the first 8 characters.
Key
  • $HOME/.ssh/id_rsa – Your private RSA key
  • $HOME/.ssh/id_rsa.pub – Your public RSA key
Generate Random Aes Key Linux

Please do not share keys file with anyone else. You can upload keys to remote server as follows:
ssh-copy-id userName@server2.nixcraft.net.in
Finally, you can login to remote server as follows:
ssh userName@server2.nixcraft.net.in
scp file.txt userName@server2.nixcraft.net.in:~/data2/

See also:

C# Aes Generate Key

  • Howto Linux / UNIX setup SSH with DSA public key authentication (password less login)
  • sshpass: Login To SSH Server / Provide SSH Password Using A Shell Script
  • keychain: Set Up Secure Passwordless SSH Access For Backup Scripts

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