lynis
by CISOfy
ShellLynis - 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.
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#auditing#compliance#devops#devops-tools#gdpr#hardening#hipaa#linux#pci-dss#security-audit#security-hardening#security-scanner#security-tools#security-vulnerability#shell#system-hardening#unix#vulnerability-assessment#vulnerability-detection#vulnerability-scanners
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License
GNU General Public License v3.0
Created
December 10, 2013
Last Updated
January 22, 2026
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