Lynis#
Description#
Lynis is a security auditing tool for systems based on UNIX like Linux, macOS, BSD, and others. It performs an in-depth security scan and runs on the system itself. The primary goal is to test security defenses and provide tips for further system hardening. It will also scan for general system information, vulnerable software packages, and possible configuration issues.
Home page for this solution: https://cisofy.com/lynis/
Overview#
Key |
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Name |
lynis |
Description |
Lynis - Security auditing tool for Linux, macOS, and UNIX-based systems. Assists with compliance testing (HIPAA/ISO27001/PCI DSS) and system hardening. Agentless, and installation optional. |
License |
GNU General Public License v3.0 |
Programming Language |
Shell |
Created |
2013-12-10 |
Last update |
2025-03-20 |
Github Stars |
13951 |
Project Home Page |
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Code Repository |
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OpenSSF Scorecard |
Note:
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Do not attach a wrong value to github stars. Its a vanity metric! Stars count are misleading and don’t indicate if the SBB is high-quality or very popular.