CIS Essentials

Remote Login is off

How to disable Remote Login (SSH) on Windows

  • Open the Settings app and navigate to Apps.
  • Click on Optional Features under the Apps & Features section.
  • Scroll down and look for OpenSSH Server in the list of installed features.

OpenSSH Server

  • If OpenSSH Server is installed, click on it and select Uninstall.
  • Alternatively, you can disable the SSH service by opening Services (search for "Services" in the Start menu), finding OpenSSH SSH Server, right-clicking it, and selecting Stop.

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