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Tailscale: Device Tailscale SSH newly enabled

Identifies when Tailscale SSH is enabled on a device that previously did not have it. SSH provides authenticated shell access over the tailnet using Tailscale identity, broadening attack surface if unexpected. Verify…

Description

Identifies when Tailscale SSH is enabled on a device that previously did not have it. SSH provides authenticated shell access over the tailnet using Tailscale identity, broadening attack surface if unexpected. Verify and confirm the SSH ACL covers it.

Detection logic

Detection requirements

Platform
ContainersESXiIaaSIdentity ProviderLinuxmacOSNetwork DevicesOffice SuiteSaaSWindows

The rule states no platform. This is derived from the 2 ATT&CK techniques it maps to.

Log source product
tailscaleccf
Log source service
tailscale_devices_cl

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