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SSH key handling and access hardening

Protect infrastructure access with strong key lifecycle controls.

Key security policy

  • never store private keys in chat/email
  • use passphrases
  • rotate keys on team changes
  • keep audit list of key holders

Access hardening

  • disable password SSH login where possible
  • restrict inbound SSH CIDRs
  • use least privilege per operator

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