SshEncrypt¶

Synopsis¶

Sshencrypt assist the user to install encrypted private key. It is the process of encoding messages or information in such a way that only authorized parties can read it. Sshencrypt does not of itself prevent interception, but denies the message content to the interceptor. In an encryption scheme, the message or information, referred to as plaintext, is encrypted using an encryption algorithm, generating ciphertxt that can only be read if decrypted. It comforts with Ubuntu and CentOS.

Help command¶

The help command guides the user to handle key in ptconfigure. This help command guides the user to install sshencrypt. This also unencrypt the key. Encryption can be used to protect data “at rest”, such as files on computers and storage devices. In recent years there have been numerous reports of confidential data such as customers’ personal records being exposed through loss or theft of laptops or backup drives. The help command for Sshencrypt is shown below.

ptconfigure  sshencrypt help

After inputs the above command, it starts functioning to install an encrypted private key. It catechesis the functions in the screenshots.

The following screen shot shows about sshencrypted

Alternative parameter¶

There are many alternatives available in sshencrypt. Each alternative shows an added advantages to this modules. They are, SshEncrypt, ssh-encrypt, sshencrypt.

Encrypt¶

It is used to install an encrypted sshkey. It is in principle possible to decrypt the message without possessing the key, but, for a well-designed encryption scheme, large computational resources and skill are required. Encrypt by just given command given below.

ptconfigure  ssh-encrypt install

The pictorial representation of the above command is listed below,

- encrypt
Installs an encrypted SSH Key.
example: ptconfigure ssh-encrypt install

After vitalize the command it will catechize input.

When the user input as yes automatically it installs encrypted with checking from the system. If not exit the installation.

Unencrypt¶

It used to installs unencrypted ssh key. An authorised recipient can easily decrypt the message with the key provided by the originator to recipients, but not to unauthorised interceptors. Unencrypt by just given command given below.

ptconfigure  ssh-encrypt install

The pictorial representation of the above command is listed below,

- unencrypt
Installs an encrypted SSH Key.
example: ptconfigure ssh-encrypt install

Benefits¶

• Secrecy can be maintained.
• Well-to-do in Ubuntu and CentOS.
• Non case sensitivity.
• The receiving party has access to the decryption key that enables messages to be read.