# SSH Known Hosts

## Overview

**Evidence:** SSH Known Hosts\
**Description:** Collect SSH known hosts\
**Category:** Network\
**Platform:** linux\
**Short Name:** sshknown\
**Is Parsed:** Yes\
**Sent to Investigation Hub:** Yes\
**Collect File(s):** No

## Background

SSH known hosts files contain public keys of remote hosts that have been previously connected to, providing host verification and preventing man-in-the-middle attacks. This data is essential for understanding SSH connection history, detecting potential security breaches, and investigating SSH-related security incidents.

## Data Collected

This collector gathers structured data about ssh known hosts.

## Collection Method

This collector parses the necessary data from SSH known hosts files.

## Forensic Value

This evidence is crucial for forensic investigations as it provides information about SSH connection history and host trust relationships. It helps investigators understand network connections, detect potential security breaches, and investigate SSH-related attacks. The data can reveal connection patterns, host relationships, and potential security vulnerabilities.
