================================================================================ Lynis - README ================================================================================ Author: Michael Boelen (michael@rootkit.nl) Description: Security and system auditing tool Web site: http://cisofy.com/lynis/ http://www.rootkit.nl/projects/lynis.html Development start: May 2007 Support policy: See section 'Support' Documentation: See web site, README, FAQ and CHANGELOG file ================================================================================ == Web site contains up-to-date documentation == See http://www.rootkit.nl/files/lynis-documentation.html [+] Introduction ------------------------------- Lynis is an auditing tool which tests and gathers (security) information from Unix based systems. The audience for this tool are security and system auditors, network specialists and system maintainers. Some of the (future) features and usage options: - System and security audit checks - File Integrity Assessment - System and file forensics - Usage of templates/baselines (reporting and monitoring) - Extended debugging features Everyone is free to use Lynis under the conditions of the GPL v3 license (see LICENSE file). ======================== Quick facts ======================== - Name: Lynis - Type: audit, security, forensics tool - License: GPL v3 - Language: Shell script - Author: Michael Boelen - Web site: http://www.rootkit.nl - Required permissions: root or equivalent - Other requirements: write access to /var/log and /tmp [+] Installation ------------------------------- Lynis doesn't have to be installed, so it can be used directly from a (removable) disk. If you want the program to be installed, use one of the following methods: - Create a custom directory (ie. /usr/local/lynis) and unpack the tarball (tar xfvz lynis-version.tar.gz) into this directory. - Create a RPM package by using the lynis.spec file (see web site) run 'rpmbuild -ta lynis-version.tar.gz' (= build RPM package) run 'rpm -ivh ' (= install RPM package) See online documentation for detailed instructions. [+] Supported systems ------------------------------- Since the complexity of auditing different systems and platforms, Lynis is developed on BSD and Linux. This tool is tested or confirmed to work with at least: AIX, Linux, FreeBSD, OpenBSD, Mac OS X, Solaris. See website for the full list of tested operating systems. [+] Usage ------------------------------- See online documentation for more information about using Lynis. [+] Development ------------------------------- If you have input to improve Lynis, let me know via the contact details (e-mail). [+] Support ------------------------------- Lynis is tested on the most common operating systems. The documentation (README, FAQ) and the debugging information in the log file should cover most questions and problems. Bugs can be reported by filling in the contact form at rootkit.nl, or by sending an e-mail. NOTE: User related questions should not be asked via the contact form. Read the documentation, the website resources and the log file for answers to common problems. Commercial support is available under strict conditions and depends on the request. For more information fill in the contact form and describe what kind of service is requested. [+] Upgrade to Lynis Enterprise ------------------------------- Individuals and companies which use this software for more than 10 systems, should consider the value of this tool. Get the Lynis Enterprise Suite, to support the development of open source software. [+] Thanks ------------------------------- Thanks to the community for using and supporting open source software and my tools in particular. Many comments, bugs/patches and questions are the key to success and motivation in developing tools like this. A special thanks to anyone who donated a book or valuable suggestions in the past! ================================================================================ Lynis - Copyright 2007-2014, Michael Boelen - The Netherlands http://cisofy.com