Lynis

Major release: Lynis 3.x

Learn about the most important changes that form the major 3.x release of the Lynis project, including security enhancements and new tests.

How are auditd and Lynis different?

While both being active in the area of Linux auditing, auditd and Lynis have a different goal. This article explains the differences between both tools.

The Non-Technical Changelog: Insights of 6 Months Development

The lessons we learned about open source during the last 6 months, while developing our security auditing tool Lynis. Apply these insights to your projects.

Viewing available test categories in Lynis

Lynis has all tests categorized and lets the user select which tests to run. Using the --tests-category and --view-categories the selection can be made.

What’s New in Lynis 2: Features

The upcoming Lynis 2 release will bring many new features. Focus is on simplicity, speed and supporting newer technologies like Docker and systemd.

Product comparison: Lynis VS Nessus

In this article we do a comparison of Tenable Nessus and Lynis from CISOfy. We look at the features, their goals and where they can be compared or differ.

Alternatives to Bastille Linux: system hardening with Lynis

Bastille Linux is a great tool for hardening of Linux systems. With the project looking outdated (or even dead), there are new alternatives to Bastille.

How to create custom tests in Lynis

Although Lynis has many tests by default, there are enough reasons to create your own custom tests. Instead of patching up existing files, learn how to do that.

Installation of Lynis on Arch Linux systems

Lynis is available as a package for Arch Linux and installation is just a few steps. We look at the options to install Lynis on your favorite Linux distro.

How to deal with Lynis suggestions?

Auditing tool Lynis for Linux, guides administrators with discovering weaknesses. This article helps in dealing with Lynis suggestions displayed on screen.

Lynis Security Notice: 1.5.4 and older

A vulnerability was reported in versions up to Lynis 1.5.4. Learn more about the details. This article is dated, but maintained for archival purposes.

How to keep Lynis up-to-date?

Keeping software up-to-date is more important than ever before. To keep Lynis up-to-date, there are several notification possibilities and upgrade methods.

Unix security audit: Perform an audit in 3 minutes

Quick guide for performing a Unix security audit on a Unix or Linux based system. Under three minutes you have the results and finished the first audit!

Become a Linux auditor: tips to start with auditing the Linux platform

Guide to become a Linux auditor in just a matter of minutes. Focus on how to determine running processes, installed software or possible vulnerabilities.

How to use Lynis plugins

Lynis plugins are an extension to Lynis, the security auditing tool for Linux and Unix-based systems. Learn how to use Lynis plugins and troubleshoot them.

Linux server security: Three steps to secure each system

Article about Linux server security and guidance for securing your Linux systems. Focus on auditing, hardening and compliance, to improve security defenses.

Lynis for Auditors: Linux and Unix auditing

Article about Linux / Unix auditing with a focus on the usage of Lynis for auditors. Simplifying the work of the auditor and increasing the quality of work.

Differences between Lynis and Lynis Enterprise

Quick guide about the differences between Lynis and the Lynis Enterprise Suite and what version is best suitable for your Linux or Unix environment.

Open source vulnerability scanner for Linux systems – Lynis

Learn more about vulnerability scanning on Linux systems using the Lynis auditing tool. Check for weaknesses and security measures that can be implemented.

FreeBSD hardening with Lynis

This article provides tips for FreeBSD hardening by using a powerful tool named Lynis. This script will perform an extensive audit to secure your systems.

How to update Lynis

Tips and suggestions to keep Lynis up-to-date. With every software tool receiving improvements and bug fixes, it's important to update Lynis as well.

CAATTs for Linux: Lynis

Article about a tool within CAATTs for Linux: Lynis. Helping auditors with computer-assisted audit tools and techniques, with focus on Linux and Unix scans.

How to use Lynis

Article about how to use Lynis, a security auditing and hardening tool to test Unix and Linux based systems for vulnerabilities.

Lynis hardening index

Lynis uses a hardening index which is displayed at the end of the scan. What does it mean and how does it help? This article explains the rationale behind it.

Securing Linux: Audit with Lynis (an introduction into auditing)

Introduction article into securing Linux based systems by performing a scan with Lynis. After this first audit it will be much easier to harden the system!

Lynis stuck during testing

How to deal with issues when running Lynis and looks like it is stuck during any testing being performed. Finding the causing in a few quick steps.