Lynis
Security auditing tool for Linux, macOS and UNIX systems with compliance testing capabilities.
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About Lynis
Lynis is a security auditing tool for Linux, macOS, and Unix-based systems. Developers, system administrators, IT auditors, and penetration testers use it to scan systems for security weaknesses, perform compliance testing against standards like PCI DSS and HIPAA, and guide system hardening efforts. The tool works by identifying available system components and software and performing targeted audit steps based on what it discovers, requiring no additional tool installation or dependencies.
Lynis is developed by CISOfy and distributed as open source software under the GPL 3.0 license. The tool operates in a modular and opportunistic fashion, meaning each audit is tailored to the specific system being scanned. It runs on various Unix-based systems including AIX, FreeBSD, Linux, and others, and can even execute on devices like Raspberry Pi and IoT systems.
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