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Automates regular Linux security scans using Lynis. Generates reports and alerts via scheduled Python/Cron jobs for proactive vulnerability management.

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Linux Vulnerability Scanner Automation

This project automates regular vulnerability scans on a Linux system using Lynis. It uses a Python script to run scans, parse results, and optionally send alerts or log summaries. The scans are scheduled using a cron job, enabling continuous vulnerability assessment for Linux environments.

Tools

  • Lynis (open-source security auditing tool)
  • Python 3
  • Bash
  • Cron (job scheduler)

Features

  • Scheduled execution of Lynis scans
  • Summary extraction from reports
  • Optional email alert for high-severity findings (extendable)
  • Lightweight and easily portable

How to Run

chmod +x setup.sh ./setup.sh

Notes

Please note this is a read-only scanner and will not patch or remediate.

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Automates regular Linux security scans using Lynis. Generates reports and alerts via scheduled Python/Cron jobs for proactive vulnerability management.

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