OpenSSH Server Admin Cheat Sheet/Enable public key auth explicitly

Ensure public key authentication is on.

Section: sshd_config Patterns

Enable public key auth explicitly

sshdconfig
sshdconfig
PubkeyAuthentication yes
Explanation

Ensure public key authentication is on.

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