SSHD Configs
Overview
Evidence: SSHD Configs
Description: Collect SSHD configurations
Category: Network
Platform: macos
Short Name: sshdconf
Is Parsed: Yes
Sent to Investigation Hub: Yes
Collect File(s): No
Background
SSH daemon (sshd) configuration files contain settings that control SSH server behavior, security policies, and access controls. This data is essential for understanding SSH server configuration, detecting security misconfigurations, and investigating SSH-related security incidents.
Data Collected
This collector gathers structured data about sshd configs.
SSHD Configs Data
| Field | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
Option | Option | Example value |
Value | Value | Example value |
Collection Method
This collector parses the necessary data from SSH daemon configuration files.
Forensic Value
This evidence is crucial for forensic investigations as it provides information about SSH server configuration and security settings. It helps investigators understand SSH access controls, detect security misconfigurations, and investigate SSH-related attacks. The data can reveal authentication methods, port configurations, user restrictions, and security policies.