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Ensure the SSH daemon is enabled and active
sshd-service-active · RHEL ≥ 8 · 1 impl
Description
The sshd service must be enabled so remote administrative access via SSH is available and managed.
Rationale
If sshd is not running, secure remote administration is unavailable; the STIG requires it active on a managed server.
Check → Remediate
Checkcommand
systemctl is-active sshd 2>/dev/null | grep -q '^active$'
- expected_exit:
- 0
Remediatemanual
- note:
- systemctl enable --now sshd
Framework references
STIG
V-281002 / RHEL-10-200721V-257979 / RHEL-09-255015
NIST 800-53
AC-17
#ssh#sshd#service#stig