InfraGuard

Security check: Direct root login

sshd PermitRootLogin setting.

CriticalSSH config

What it checks

sshd PermitRootLogin setting.

Why it matters

Direct root access is a brute-force target and weakens audit trails.

How to fix

Set PermitRootLogin no (or prohibit-password) and reload sshd.

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