SSHD Configs

Overview

Evidence: SSHD Configs Description: Collect SSHD configurations Category: Network Platform: linux 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.