Public key exchange

Last Updated : Feb 07, 2024 |

Since clients have the server’s public key information stored on them, when the server generates a new public/private key pair (which happens the first time the board initializes or when the user decides), the client prompts the user to accept the key when logging into the server. This is to make the client user aware that the server’s public key is not what it used to be and this may, but not necessarily, imply a rogue server. A technician encountering this situation should determine if the server’s keys were changed since the last servicing.

  • If they were, the technician should continue login.

  • If not, there is a security issue, and the technician should notify the appropriate personnel.