How to Perform Security Audits on Linux With Lynis

Your system's security should always be your topmost concern. Here's how to perform a security audit on a Linux system with Lynis.

Whether you're a Linux administrator or user, having a secure server or PC should be a top priority. Although Linux is a secure operating system, it is also susceptible to attacks or security breaches just like other OSes.

In this guide, you'll learn how to audit and scan for security vulnerabilities and loopholes on your Linux machine using Lynis. Lynis is an open-source tool and is available on most Unix-based operating systems such as Linux, macOS, Solaris, FreeBSD, etc.