| # 5.2.8 Ensure SSH root login is disabled (Scored) |
| # Profile Applicability |
| # --------------------- |
| # - Level 1 - Server |
| # - Level 1 - Workstation |
| # |
| # Description |
| # ----------- |
| # The PermitRootLogin parameter specifies if the root user can log in using ssh(1). The |
| # default is no. |
| # |
| # Rationale |
| # --------- |
| # Disallowing root logins over SSH requires system admins to authenticate using their own |
| # individual account, then escalating to root via sudo or su . This in turn limits opportunity |
| # for non-repudiation and provides a clear audit trail in the event of a security incident |
| # |
| # Audit |
| # ----- |
| # Run the following command and verify that output matches: |
| # |
| # # grep "^PermitRootLogin" /etc/ssh/sshd_config |
| # PermitRootLogin no |
| # |
| # Remediation |
| # ----------- |
| # Edit the /etc/ssh/sshd_config file to set the parameter as follows: |
| # |
| # PermitRootLogin no |
| |
| parameters: |
| openssh: |
| server: |
| permit_root_login: False |
| |