diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 446bb03f..317cda8d 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -1,32 +1,51 @@ lynis ===== -Lynis - Security auditing and hardening tool for Unix/Linux based systems +Lynis - Security auditing and hardening tool, for Unix based systems Lynis is an security auditing and hardening tool for Unix derivatives like Linux, BSD and Solaris. It performs an in-depth security scan on the system to detect software and security issues. Besides information related to security, it will also scan for general system information, installed packages, and possible configuration -mistakes. +issues. + +We believe software should be simple, updated on a regular basis and open. You should be able to trust, understand, +and even alter the software. Many agree with us, as the software is being used by thousands every day to protect +their systems. The software is aimed at assisting with automated auditing, configuration management, software patch management, penetration testing, vulnerability management, and malware scanning of Unix-based systems. -Lynis is a great addition to the toolkit of security officers, auditors, system administrators and security -professionals. +License: +- GPLv3 + +Main audience: +- System administrators +- Auditors +- Security officers +- Security professionals +## First run -