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lynis

Security and system auditing tool to harden Unix/Linux systems

  • cli-tool
  • COMMAND-LINE
  • SECURITY
  • AUDITING
  • Launchable
  • Runs in terminal
official+codex · reviewed · May 28, 2026 description in en

Description

A command-line security and system auditing tool that inspects Unix and Linux systems and suggests hardening improvements.

It is administrative security tooling. Use it to review system configuration, but evaluate each recommendation before applying changes because hardening can affect compatibility or services.

How to run

lynis

Commands: lynis

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