Australian Information Security Manual
Guidelines for cryptography

Australian Information Security Manual ISM-0489: Key caching limits for SSH-agent

What does ISM-0489 require?

When SSH-agent or similar key caching applications are used, it is limited to workstations and servers with screen locks and key caches that are set to expire within four hours of inactivity.

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  • 17.5.9.C.01 17.5.9.C.01 Safe use of SSH-agent and key caching

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