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Lynis

Name: Lynis
Author: CISOfy

Lynis - Security auditing tool for Linux, macOS, and UNIX-based systems. Assists with compliance testing (HIPAA/ISO27001/PCI DSS) and system hardening.…

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Official site: cisofy.com

About Lynis

Lynis - 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.

How to install Lynis

Click Download — the developer's official website opens in a new tab.
Download the latest version there and run it. Choose Custom/Advanced where offered, and skip any bundled extras.
Open Lynis once it finishes installing.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Lynis free to download?

Yes. The Download button sends you to cisofy.com, the developer's official site, where Lynis is available to download. MacPcs doesn't host or modify any files.

Is Lynis safe?

Lynis downloads directly from the developer. As always, scan the installer with your antivirus and choose Custom setup to skip any bundled extras.