From 93dabd877c30c3fb961e9b2195a610bbe402e642 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Lars Wirzenius Date: Thu, 9 May 2019 16:01:15 +0300 Subject: Add: note about passphrase strength --- pgptalk.mdwn | 9 +++++++++ 1 file changed, 9 insertions(+) diff --git a/pgptalk.mdwn b/pgptalk.mdwn index be02b9c..49ffaa2 100644 --- a/pgptalk.mdwn +++ b/pgptalk.mdwn @@ -142,6 +142,15 @@ Storing keys securely * Subkeys can also be stored on special devices for more secure key storage, such as Yubikeys +* A private key is data "at rest" (as opposed to "in transit"), and is + basically only protected by the passphrase you set. + + * Choose a long passphrase that you won't forget. GnuPG can handle + any length you can remember and type. + + * You can change the passphrase later if you want to make it + stronger. + --- Creating a key, with subkeys, with GnuPG -- cgit v1.2.1