SSH Configs

Overview

Evidence: SSH Configs Description: Collect SSH configurations Category: Network Platform: macos Short Name: sshconf Is Parsed: Yes Sent to Investigation Hub: Yes Collect File(s): No

Background

SSH configuration files contain client-side SSH settings that control connection behavior, authentication methods, and security policies. This data is essential for understanding SSH client configuration, detecting security misconfigurations, and investigating SSH-related security incidents.

Data Collected

This collector gathers structured data about ssh configs.

Collection Method

This collector parses the necessary data from SSH configuration files.

Forensic Value

This evidence is crucial for forensic investigations as it provides information about SSH client configuration and connection settings. It helps investigators understand SSH connection patterns, detect security misconfigurations, and investigate SSH-related attacks. The data can reveal connection preferences, host-specific settings, and authentication methods.