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| ubuntu1604:5:2:8 [2017/05/04 11:31] – created Piotr Kłoczewski | ubuntu1604:5:2:8 [2017/05/04 11:31] (current) – Piotr Kłoczewski | ||
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| =====Description===== | =====Description===== | ||
| - | The PermitRootLogin parameter specifies if the root user can log in using ssh(1). The default is no. | + | The '' |
| =====Rationale===== | =====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 | + | Disallowing root logins over SSH requires system admins to authenticate using their own individual account, then escalating to root via '' |
| =====Audit===== | =====Audit===== | ||