Lynis and Lynis Enterprise compared

Comparison between Lynis and Lynis Enterprise
 Lynis Lynis Enterprise
RoleQuick security scan
  • Extensive security audit
  • Compliance check
  • System hardening
Target environmentSingle systemEnvironments with 10 or more systems
PlatformBSD, Linux, macOS, and othersBSD, Linux, macOS, and others
Open source componentsYesYes
Security tests171 tests211 tests
Hardening snippetsNo hardening snippets Nohardening snippets Yes
Plugins
  • Community plugins
  • Accounting
  • Compliance
  • Configuration
  • Cryptography
  • Docker
  • File systems
  • Firewalls
  • Memory
  • PAM
  • Processes
  • Software
  • Software: systemd
  • System integrity
Compliancecompliance starcompliance starcompliance starcompliance starcompliance star
  • Limited support
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Supporting tests and reporting for:

  • HIPAA
  • ISO 27001
  • PCI DSS
  • and others...
Linux compliance
Benefits
  • Quick results, no installation needed
  • Powerful for single user
  • Free, open source
  • Web-based interface with central data collection
  • Integration options
  • Focused on automation
  • Extensive reporting
  • Additional support
  • Ready-to-use hardening snippets
  • Plugins for more in-depth system audits
  • Extensive tests of Lynis... and more!
  • Flexible pricing plans
Audience
  • Individual user
  • System engineers
  • Security professionals
  • Companies with 10+ systems
  • CISO / Security Manager
  • Security Professionals
  • IT Auditors
  • Penetration testers
  • System engineers
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