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There are multiple options available to install Lynis.
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### Software Package
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### Software package
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For systems running Linux, BSD, and macOS, there is typically a package available. This is the preferred method of obtaining Lynis, as it is quick to install and easy to update. The Lynis project itself also provides [packages](https://packages.cisofy.com/) in RPM or DEB format suitable for systems systems running:
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`CentOS`, `Debian`, `Fedora`, `OEL`, `openSUSE`, `RHEL`, `Ubuntu`, and others.
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If you want to run the software as `root` (or sudo), we suggest changing the ownership of the files. Use `chown -R 0:0` to recursively alter the owner and group and set it to user ID `0` (`root`). Otherwise Lynis will warn you about the file permissions. After all, you are executing files owned by a non-privileged user.
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### Enterprise Version
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This software component is also part of an enterprise solution. Same quality, yet with more functionality.
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Focus areas include compliance (`PCI DSS`, `HIPAA`, `ISO27001`, and others). The Enterprise version comes with:
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* a web interface;
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* dashboard and reporting;
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* hardening snippets;
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* improvement plan (based on risk);
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* commercial support.
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## Documentation
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Full documentation: https://cisofy.com/documentation/lynis/.
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Have a look at the [Lynis documentation](https://cisofy.com/documentation/lynis/) to learn more about the configuration and usage of Lynis. When you are interested in reading more articles about Linux security, then check out the [Linux security blog](https://linux-audit.com/) named Linux Audit. For some suggestions by Lynis, this is also the source used to learn more about specific findings.
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## Customization
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If you want to create your own tests, have a look at the [Lynis software development kit](https://github.com/CISOfy/lynis-sdk).
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## Security
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We participate in the [CII best practices](https://bestpractices.coreinfrastructure.org/projects/96) badge program of the Linux Foundation.
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We participate in the [CII best practices](https://www.bestpractices.dev/en/projects/96) badge program of the Linux Foundation.
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## Media and Awards
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Lynis is collecting some awards along the way and we are proud of that.
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* 2016
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Thanks!
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###License
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## License
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> GPLv3
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## Enterprise version for companies
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This software component is also part of an enterprise solution and focuses on companies. Same quality, yet with more functionality.
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Focus areas include compliance (`PCI DSS`, `HIPAA`, `ISO27001`, and others). The Enterprise version comes with:
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