📦 Installation Command
apt install lynis
Lynis Security Auditing Tool Configuration
lynis systemctl: N/A (runs on demand)Security auditing tool. Performs system hardening assessment and compliance testing.
🔌 Default Port
N/A
N/A
Local audit tool
⚙️ Configuration Files
/etc/lynis/custom.prf/etc/lynis/default.prf
📂 Default Directories
- config:
/etc/lynis - data:
/var/log/lynis.log - logs:
/var/log/lynis.log - reports:
/var/log/lynis-report.dat
🔐 Default Credentials
Username:N/A
Password:N/A
💡 Requires root for full audit
⚠️ Conflicts
✅ Works With
🛡️ Security Notes
Run regularly, review suggestions, use for compliance (PCI-DSS, HIPAA, SOC2)
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lynis?
Lynis is a security auditing tool that checks system configuration and suggests hardening measures.
How to run Lynis audit?
Run: sudo lynis audit system
What is Lynis hardening index?
A score (0-100) indicating system security level. Higher is better.