Lynis security controls



Controls

ControlCategoryDescription
TOOL-5002ToolingCheck for automation tools

This control checks if there are tools installed which help with automating system management. This increases integrity and stability of systems, by keep systems equally managed and configured, with only minor exceptions depending on the role of the machine.

TOOL-5102ToolingPresence of fail2ban

This test checks if fail2ban is used

TOOL-5104ToolingAll fail2ban jails are disabled

Lynis triggers this control when none of the jails within fail2ban are enabled.