SSH Authorized Keys
Overview
Section titled “Overview”Evidence: SSH Authorized Keys
Description: Collect SSH authorized keys
Category: Network
Platform: linux
Short Name: sshauth
Is Parsed: Yes
Sent to Investigation Hub: Yes
Collect File(s): No
Background
Section titled “Background”SSH authorized keys contain public keys that are allowed to authenticate to user accounts without passwords. This data is essential for understanding SSH key-based authentication, detecting unauthorized access, and investigating SSH-related security incidents.
Data Collected
Section titled “Data Collected”This collector gathers structured data about ssh authorized keys.
Collection Method
Section titled “Collection Method”This collector parses the necessary data from SSH authorized keys files.
Forensic Value
Section titled “Forensic Value”This evidence is crucial for forensic investigations as it provides information about SSH key-based authentication. It helps investigators understand SSH access patterns, detect unauthorized keys, and investigate SSH-related attacks. The data can reveal key-based access, authentication methods, and potential security vulnerabilities.