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Sparrow plugin to run compliance checks on Linux infrastructure (dev.to)
submitted 2 weeks ago by melezhik@programming.dev to c/linux@programming.dev
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Some times ago I posted about scc tool, here is a short update with some example reports provided. https://dev.to/melezhik/linux-compliance-checks-with-sparrow-plugin-2160

People can use the plugin to check if their Linux configuration files are security compliant

Sparrow is a Raku automation framework

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[–] fartsparkles@lemmy.world 4 points 2 weeks ago

They make it clear it’s an assessment aid rather than a replacement for professional audits.

Ultimately, you need to be accredited by a third party to whatever standard you’re targeting. Linux Security Audit Project just gives you some checks to help review your current posture and start tackling things ahead of the audit.