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Linux Security Auditing with Lynis
In this article, I cover how to use Lynis for Linux security auditing, system hardening, and practical vulnerability assessment.
🔗 https://denizhalil.com/2025/03/17/linux-security-auditing-with-lynis/
#CyberSecurity #LinuxSecurity #Lynis #SecurityAuditing #SystemHardening #BlueTeam #DevSecOps #InfoSec #Linux #ITSecurity #SecurityEngineering #DenizHalil
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Linux Security Auditing with Lynis
In this article, I cover how to use Lynis for Linux security auditing, system hardening, and practical vulnerability assessment.
https://denizhalil.com/2025/03/17/linux-security-auditing-with-lynis/
#CyberSecurity #LinuxSecurity #Lynis #SecurityAuditing #SystemHardening #BlueTeam #DevSecOps #InfoSec #Linux #ITSecurity #SecurityEngineering #DenizHalil
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Server Security Checklist — Essential Hardening Guide
Securing your servers isn’t optional — it’s your first line of defense against data breaches, ransomware, insider threats, and lateral movement. Use this checklist as a baseline for Linux, Windows, cloud, hybrid, or on-prem servers.
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🔧 1. System & OS Hardening
• Keep OS & packages updated (apply security patches frequently).
• Remove / disable unused services & software.
• Enforce secure boot + BIOS/UEFI passwords.
• Disable auto-login and guest accounts.
• Use minimal OS images only (reduce attack surface).⸻
🔐 2. Access Control
• Enforce strong passwords & MFA everywhere.
• Use RBAC & least privilege access.
• Disable root/Administrator login over SSH/RDP.
• Rotate credentials & keys regularly.
• Implement just-in-time access for privileged users.⸻
🌐 3. Network Security
• Restrict inbound/outbound traffic via firewalls.
• Segment critical servers from general LANs/VLANs.
• Disable unused ports & protocols.
• Enable DoS/DDoS protection.
• Apply zero-trust network principles.⸻
🔑 4. Secure Remote Access
• Use SSH key-based authentication (disable password login).
• Enforce VPN for admin access.
• Log & monitor all remote access sessions.
• Disable legacy protocols (Telnet, FTP, SMBv1).
• Require bastion/jump host for critical access.⸻
📊 5. Logging & Monitoring
• Enable centralized logging (syslog / SIEM).
• Track failed login attempts & anomalies.
• Configure alerts for privilege escalation or config changes.
• Monitor log tampering.
• Retain logs securely for audits & forensics.⸻
🔒 6. Data Protection
• Encrypt data at rest (LUKS, BitLocker, etc.).
• Encrypt data in transit (TLS 1.2+).
• Strict database access policies.
• Regular, offline, immutable backups.
• Test restore procedures (don’t assume backups work).⸻
🔁 7. Application & Patch Management
• Keep middleware, frameworks, and apps patched.
• Delete default credentials & sample files.
• Enable code signing for software packages.
• Use secure coding practices (OWASP Top 10).
• Implement dependency scanning (Snyk, Trivy, etc.).⸻
🛡️ 8. Malware & Intrusion Defense
• Deploy EDR/AV on endpoints.
• Enable IDS/IPS at network edge.
• Automatic vulnerability scans (schedule weekly/monthly).
• Monitor persistence techniques (cron, startup scripts).
• Block known malicious IP ranges & TLDs.⸻
🏢 9. Physical & Cloud Security
• Restrict physical access to server racks/rooms.
• Enable provider security tools (AWS Security Groups, Azure NSG, IAM).
• Harden cloud images (CIS benchmarks).
• Review cloud logging & audit trails regularly.
• Disable unused cloud API keys / roles.⸻
📜 10. Policy & Compliance
• Use CIS / NIST / ISO-27001 benchmarks.
• Track & document every access change.
• Force annual access reviews & key rotation.
• Perform regular security training for admins.
• Maintain disaster recovery & incident plans.⸻
➕ Additional 5 Critical Controls (Advanced Hardening)
🧠 11. Privileged Access Management (PAM)
• Use jump hosts & session recording.
• Just-In-Time access for admins.
• Store keys in secure vaults (HashiCorp Vault, CyberArk).🚨 12. Real-Time Threat Detection
• Use behavioral analytics → UEBA/XDR.
• AI-based anomaly detection recommended.
• Block suspicious IPs automatically.🧪 13. Red Team & Pentesting
• Run regular internal pentests.
• Validate configuration weaknesses.
• Simulate phishing + lateral movement scenarios.🧱 14. Container / VM Isolation
• Use AppArmor, SELinux, Seccomp profiles.
• Limit Docker socket access & root containers.
• Scan images before deployment.📦 15. Automated Configuration Management
• Use IaC (Terraform, Ansible, Puppet) for repeatable and secure builds.
• Detect drift using compliance scanning.
• Version control all infrastructure.⸻
🧠 Core Reminder
A server is only as secure as the team who maintains it.
Hardening isn’t one task — it’s an ongoing#ServerSecurity #SystemHardening #InfoSec #CyberSecurity #BlueTeam
#DevSecOps #SysAdmin #ThreatDetection #AccessControl #NetworkSecurity
#LinuxSecurity #SecureArchitecture #RiskMitigation #SecurityChecklist
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New blog post live for my Sentinel Saturday series! :1000: :apartyblobcat:
Read the blog 👉 https://marshsecurity.org/sentinel-saturday-using-tasks-with-automation/In this post, I explore the power of using Microsoft Sentinel Tasks as part of your automation workflows.
Most teams aren’t getting the full #value out of Tasks in Microsoft Sentinel. Are you? When you combine Sentinel Tasks with automation, they become a game-changer.
- Auto-create tasks when automation fails (so nothing slips through the cracks)
- Auto-complete tasks when automation succeeds
- Use tasks to verify automation outcomes
- Build engineering feedback loops and automation #QARead the blog 👉 https://marshsecurity.org/sentinel-saturday-using-tasks-with-automation/
#MicrosoftSentinel #SentinelAutomation #CyberSecurity #SOCAutomation
#CloudSecurity #AzureSecurity #SIEM #SecOps #Automation #InfoSec
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Good day everyone!
The Microsoft Threat Intel team has recently dropped some new #ForestBlizzard TTPs and behaviors! They take a look at the malware the group used, named GooseEgg, and reveal how it set up a scheduled task for persistence calling on a batch file named servtask.bat. Find much more information in the article, but I am not going to spoil it! Enjoy and Happy Hunting!
#CyberSecurity #ITSecurity #InfoSec #BlueTeam #ThreatIntel #ThreatHunting #ThreatDetection #HappyHunting #readoftheday #gethunting
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Good day everyone!
The Microsoft Threat Intel team has recently dropped some new #ForestBlizzard TTPs and behaviors! They take a look at the malware the group used, named GooseEgg, and reveal how it set up a scheduled task for persistence calling on a batch file named servtask.bat. Find much more information in the article, but I am not going to spoil it! Enjoy and Happy Hunting!
#CyberSecurity #ITSecurity #InfoSec #BlueTeam #ThreatIntel #ThreatHunting #ThreatDetection #HappyHunting #readoftheday #gethunting
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Good day everyone!
The Microsoft Threat Intel team has recently dropped some new #ForestBlizzard TTPs and behaviors! They take a look at the malware the group used, named GooseEgg, and reveal how it set up a scheduled task for persistence calling on a batch file named servtask.bat. Find much more information in the article, but I am not going to spoil it! Enjoy and Happy Hunting!
#CyberSecurity #ITSecurity #InfoSec #BlueTeam #ThreatIntel #ThreatHunting #ThreatDetection #HappyHunting #readoftheday #gethunting
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Good day everyone!
The Microsoft Threat Intel team has recently dropped some new #ForestBlizzard TTPs and behaviors! They take a look at the malware the group used, named GooseEgg, and reveal how it set up a scheduled task for persistence calling on a batch file named servtask.bat. Find much more information in the article, but I am not going to spoil it! Enjoy and Happy Hunting!
#CyberSecurity #ITSecurity #InfoSec #BlueTeam #ThreatIntel #ThreatHunting #ThreatDetection #HappyHunting #readoftheday #gethunting
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Good day everyone!
The Microsoft Threat Intel team has recently dropped some new #ForestBlizzard TTPs and behaviors! They take a look at the malware the group used, named GooseEgg, and reveal how it set up a scheduled task for persistence calling on a batch file named servtask.bat. Find much more information in the article, but I am not going to spoil it! Enjoy and Happy Hunting!
#CyberSecurity #ITSecurity #InfoSec #BlueTeam #ThreatIntel #ThreatHunting #ThreatDetection #HappyHunting #readoftheday #gethunting
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A rich #training #offer at BSides Milano we have top-notch trainings, in some case for the first time in #Italy! All #in-person! The #event will be held from 4 to 8 July 2023. From 4 to 7 we will be focus on #learnitall on the 8 we will deep dive in our #amazing #conference. Ticket will be available from tonight for the trainings. We have an early bird rate until 30th April.
Are you ready? We are!! join our group SecurityBsidesItalia #linkedin or on #discord https://lnkd.in/dBu7wkJG for detailed info! #cyber #threatintelligence #threatintel #cloud #redteaming #redteam #blueteam #threathunting #exploitation #secureboot #TTE #multicloud #hybridcloud #voip #Linux #Windows #LTE #baseband #deception #detection #evasion #edr #BSML23 #AWS #Azure #AzureAD #GCP #devops #cicd #RTOS #FalseFlag #HoneyNet #IDAPro #Python #reverseengineering #Ghidra #network #MITRE #TTPs #persistence #commandandcontrol #lateralmovement #osint #obfuscation #malware #malwareanalysis .
Reserve your your spot!! https://lnkd.in/dZf-yyPv