diff --git a/.obsidian/workspace.json b/.obsidian/workspace.json index 6eabf6b..f8e5f76 100644 --- a/.obsidian/workspace.json +++ b/.obsidian/workspace.json @@ -325,7 +325,7 @@ "periodic-notes:Open today": false } }, - "active": "48ee6f423cb002c4", + "active": "1d5570e10a658ca5", "lastOpenFiles": [ "5 Media/0 Books/Software Project Survival Guide by Steve McConnell.md", "2 Personal/Home Lab/MAC/Dotfiles.md", diff --git a/2 Personal/Home Lab/MAC/Dotfiles.md b/2 Personal/Home Lab/MAC/Dotfiles.md index e749e45..ca0aa37 100644 --- a/2 Personal/Home Lab/MAC/Dotfiles.md +++ b/2 Personal/Home Lab/MAC/Dotfiles.md @@ -38,4 +38,84 @@ set number - [ ] add .cursor settings to chezmoi - [ ] make script and add to cron --> update all apps daily with homebrew and send notification to telegram bot - [ ] maybe use a cron http managment tool that keeps track of all jobs -- [ ] sourcetree settings to chezmoi \ No newline at end of file +- [ ] sourcetree settings to chezmoi +- [ ] clean up ssh keys: find a good system: maximum of 6 keys (hybrid approach see below) + +> [!NOTE]- SSH Keys Strategy +> should I use one ssh key for everything or one key per service? +> +> ###### ChatGPT said: +> +> It depends on your security needs and convenience. Here’s a breakdown of **when to use one SSH key for everything** versus **one key per service**. +> +> --- +> +> ## **πŸ”Ή Option 1: Use One SSH Key for Everything** +> +> πŸ’‘ **Best for simplicity** +> If you don’t need strict access separation, using a single SSH key across multiple services (GitHub, GitLab, work servers, personal VPS) is convenient. +> +> ### βœ… **Pros** +> +> - **Easy to manage** β†’ One key to maintain, back up, and use. +> - **Less configuration** β†’ No need to specify different keys per service. +> - **Works out of the box** with services like GitHub and remote servers. +> +> ### ❌ **Cons** +> +> - **Security risk** β†’ If your private key is compromised, **all** services using it are vulnerable. +> - **Difficult to revoke access** β†’ If one service is compromised, you must change your key **everywhere**. +> - **Might not work for corporate environments** β†’ Some companies require you to use a **separate** SSH key for work. +> +> --- +> +> ## **πŸ”Ή Option 2: Use One SSH Key Per Service** +> +> πŸ’‘ **Best for security and flexibility** +> You generate a different SSH key for each service (GitHub, work, personal servers, etc.). +> +> ### βœ… **Pros** +> +> - **Better security** β†’ If one key gets compromised, only **one** service is affected. +> - **Easier revocation** β†’ If you leave a job or lose access to a service, you can revoke just that key. +> - **Some services enforce it** β†’ Many companies require work-specific SSH keys for compliance reasons. +> +> ### ❌ **Cons** +> +> - **More setup complexity** β†’ You have to generate and manage multiple keys. +> - **More configuration required** β†’ You must specify which key to use for each service. +> +> --- +> +> ## **πŸ”Ή Recommended Approach: Hybrid Setup** +> +> πŸ’‘ **Balance security and convenience** +> +> - **One key for personal use** (GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket). +> - **One key for work** (Used only for job-related SSH access). +> - **One key per personal VPS or server** (Especially if managing multiple servers). +> - **One-time-use keys** (For temporary projects or shared access). +> +> ### **Example SSH Config for Multiple Keys (`~/.ssh/config`):** +> +> sh +> +> CopyEdit +> +> `Host github.com User git IdentityFile ~/.ssh/id_github Host gitlab.com User git IdentityFile ~/.ssh/id_gitlab Host work-server User claudio IdentityFile ~/.ssh/id_work Host personal-server User claudio IdentityFile ~/.ssh/id_personal` +> +> πŸ‘‰ **Benefit:** SSH automatically selects the correct key based on the hostname. +> +> --- +> +> ## **πŸ”Ή Summary: Which One Should You Choose?** +> +> |Approach|When to Use|Pros|Cons| +> |---|---|---|---| +> |πŸ”Ή **One key for everything**|If you want **simplicity**|Easy to set up, no extra config|Higher security risk if compromised| +> |πŸ”Ή **One key per service**|If you want **better security**|Granular control, easier revocation|More setup complexity| +> |πŸ”Ή **Hybrid approach**|If you want **a balance of both**|Security + convenience|Some extra setup required| +> +> πŸš€ **Final Recommendation:** Use **one key per category** (e.g., personal, work, servers), but **not necessarily one key per service** unless security requires it. +> +> Let me know if you need help setting this up! 😊 \ No newline at end of file