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Assessment Title
Rule Text
AlmaLinux OS 9 must not permit direct logons to the root account using remote access via SSH.
Description
Discussion Text
Even though the communications channel may be encrypted, an additional layer of security is gained by extending the policy of not logging directly on as root.
In addition, logging in with a user-specific account provides individual accountability of actions performed on the system.
The root account is a known default username, so should not allow direct login as half of the username/password combination is known, making it vulnerable to brute-force password guessing attacks.
In addition, logging in with a user-specific account provides individual accountability of actions performed on the system.
The root account is a known default username, so should not allow direct login as half of the username/password combination is known, making it vulnerable to brute-force password guessing attacks.
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