**StrictHostChecking** is a SSH connection option which prevents Man in the Middle (MitM) attacks. If it is enabled, client checks HostName and public key provided by server and compares it with keys stored locally. Only if matching entry is found, SSH connection can be established.\r
By default in DataFile Collector this option is enabled (true) and requires to provide known_hosts list to DFC container.\r
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**StrictHostChecking** is a SSH connection option which prevents Man in the Middle (MitM) attacks. If it is enabled, client checks HostName and public key provided by server and compares it with keys stored locally. Only if matching entry is found, SSH connection can be established.\r
By default in DataFile Collector this option is enabled (true) and requires to provide known_hosts list to DFC container.\r
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