5.2.6 Ensure SSH IgnoreRhosts is enabled

Information

Setting this parameter forces users to enter a password when authenticating with ssh.

Solution

Edit the /etc/ssh/sshd_config file to set the parameter as follows: IgnoreRhosts yes

See Also

https://workbench.cisecurity.org/files/1863

Item Details

Category: ACCESS CONTROL, IDENTIFICATION AND AUTHENTICATION

References: 800-53|AC-14a., 800-53|IA-5, CSCv6|9

Plugin: Unix

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