linux-security-audit

Audit Linux systems across identity, network, file system, and kernel hardening.

1|Updated Mar 17, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/daedalus/skills --skill linux-security-audit
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Skill: linux-security-audit
Source: https://github.com/daedalus/skills/tree/main/skills/linux-security-audit
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/daedalus/skills --skill linux-security-audit

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Linux security auditing and hardening across the full lifecycle of servers and workstations, helping teams identify misconfigurations, gaps, and risky baselines.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Phase-based audit workflow covering identity, network exposure, file-system permissions, process posture, kernel hardening, logging, and remediation.
  • CIS/STIG-aligned checks guidance, actionable remediation steps, and evidence collection suitable for automation and audits.

Quick Start

Run a full Linux security audit against your target host to generate a consolidated posture report and prioritized hardening recommendations.

Frequently Asked Questions about linux-security-audit

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I perform a Linux security audit on enterprise servers?

A Linux security audit evaluates identity access controls, network exposure, file system permissions, and kernel hardening across servers to identify misconfigurations and generate a prioritized remediation checklist.

What is kernel hardening and when do I need it for Linux systems?

Kernel hardening secures Linux systems by applying CIS/STIG-aligned controls to reduce attack surfaces. You need it when assessing enterprise or cloud environments to ensure system diagnostics meet compliance baselines.

How do I harden Linux systems using CIS and STIG benchmarks?

You harden Linux systems by running a structured assessment that validates CIS and STIG-aligned controls, delivering actionable commands and configuration recommendations suitable for manual verification and automation.

Does this Linux security audit cover auditd logging and process posture?

Yes, the Linux security audit covers auditd logging and process posture by collecting evidence across discovery, file system permissions, and logging phases to deliver validated checks for compliance audits.

What is the best way to automate Linux system hardening and remediation?

The best way to automate Linux system hardening is using a risk-based findings report that provides actionable commands and a remediation checklist mapped to CIS/STIG controls for enterprise and cloud environments.

Can I use this security audit for cloud workstations as well as servers?

Yes, this security audit applies to both servers and workstations in enterprise and cloud environments, assessing network exposure, identity access control, and kernel hardening across diverse Linux deployments.