AWS, JavaScript, React - Deploy Web Apps on the Cloud - Securing the New User Account

This tutorial guides users through securing a non-root user account, specifically Bob's, using SSH keypair authentication. It covers creating a new SSH directory, setting permissions, generating a new keypair with Putty, configuring authorized keys, and logging in with the new user account. The lesson emphasizes the importance of using different keys for different accounts to maintain security.

Why is it important to create a new SSH key pair for Bob instead of using the root account's key pair?

• To prevent unauthorized access

• To maintain security by not reusing keys

• To ensure Bob has a unique identity

• To make the process faster

What is the recommended number of bits for generating Bob's SSH key?

• 2048

• 1024

• 3072

• 4096

Where should Bob's public key be saved after generation?

• In the system32 folder

• In the root directory

• In the putty folder

• In the SSH directory

What command is used to paste Bob's public key into the authorized keys file?

• Ctrl + C

• Right mouse button

• Ctrl + V

• Shift + Insert

What should be done to ensure the SSH folder in Bob's home directory is owned by him?

• Move the folder to another location

• Delete unnecessary files

• Set the correct permissions

• Change the folder name

What is the purpose of modifying the session name to 'Linode Bob'?

• To make it easier to identify Bob's session

• To enable faster login

• To allow multiple users to log in

• To increase security

What command allows Bob to perform administrative tasks on the server?

• root

• admin

• sudo

• superuser