> To prevent remote root exploits, the Amazon Linux AMI does not allow remote root login via SSH[...] By default, the only account that can log in remotely via SSH is ec2-user. The ec2-user has sudo privileges.
Can someone please explain how this makes any sense for better security. It seems to be just a security theater.
> To prevent remote root exploits, the Amazon Linux AMI does not allow remote root login via SSH[...] By default, the only account that can log in remotely via SSH is ec2-user. The ec2-user has sudo privileges.
Can someone please explain how this makes any sense for better security. It seems to be just a security theater.