Ensure permissions on SSH private host key files are configuredID: oval:org.secpod.oval:def:72696 | Date: (C)2021-05-28 (M)2023-07-04 |
Class: COMPLIANCE | Family: unix |
An SSH private key is one of two files used in SSH public key authentication. In this authentication method, The possession of the private key is proof of identity. Only a private key that corresponds to a public key will be able to authenticate successfully. The private keys need to be stored and handled carefully, and no copies of the private key should be distributed.
Platform: |
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 |