SSHD Configs

Overview

Evidence: SSHD Configurations Description: Collect SSHD configurations Category: System Platform: AIX Short Name: sshdconf Is Parsed: Yes Sent to Investigation Hub: Yes Collect File(s): No

Background

SSH daemon (sshd) configuration files on AIX systems 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. The SSH daemon configuration affects authentication methods, port settings, user access controls, and security policies on AIX systems.

Data Collected

This collector gathers structured data about sshd configs.

Sshd Configs Data

Field	Description	Example
ID	Primary key (auto-increment)	1
Name	Record name	Example Record
Value	Record value	Example Value
Timestamp	Record timestamp	2023-10-15 14:30:25

Collection Method

This collector parses the necessary data from SSH daemon configuration files.

This collector collects files from the following locations:

• /etc/ssh/sshd_config

Usage

This evidence is crucial for forensic investigations as it provides information about SSH server configuration and security settings on AIX systems. 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. Analysts can use this information to identify potential security vulnerabilities, trace SSH access patterns, and assess AIX system security posture.

Notes

This data may contain sensitive information that should be handled according to data protection requirements. Ensure proper chain of custody is maintained during collection and analysis.