5.2.15 Ensure SSH warning banner is configured (Scored)
Profile Applicability
Level 1 - Server Level 1 - Workstation
Description
The Banner
parameter specifies a file whose contents must be sent to the remote user before authentication is permitted. By default, no banner is displayed.
Rationale
Banners are used to warn connecting users of the particular site's policy regarding connection. Presenting a warning message prior to the normal user login may assist the prosecution of trespassers on the computer system.
Audit
Run the following command and verify that output matches:
# grep "^Banner" /etc/ssh/sshd_config Banner /etc/issue.net
Remediation
Edit the /etc/ssh/sshd_config
file to set the parameter as follows:
Banner /etc/issue.net