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Reports

Report Analysis

Learn how to view and analyze audit reports in TrikuSec.

Viewing Reports

Device Reports

  1. Navigate to Devices
  2. Click on a device
  3. View the latest report and compliance status

Report Details

Each report includes:

  • Audit Date - When the audit was performed
  • Compliance Status - Overall compliance percentage
  • Warnings - Security warnings found
  • Suggestions - Recommendations for improvement
  • Test Results - Individual test results

Report Components

Compliance Status

Overall compliance percentage based on: - Applied policy rules - Test results - Severity levels

Warnings

Security warnings that need attention: - High Priority - Critical security issues - Medium Priority - Important recommendations - Low Priority - Best practice suggestions

Suggestions

Actionable recommendations: - Configuration changes - Package installations - System hardening steps

Analyzing Reports

Compare Reports

Compare reports over time to: - Track compliance trends - Identify regressions - Measure improvement

  • Filter by test category
  • Search for specific tests
  • Focus on failed tests

Export Reports

TrikuSec supports exporting device reports to PDF format for documentation, compliance audits, and sharing with teams.

To export a device report to PDF:

  1. Navigate to Devices
  2. Click on the device you want to export
  3. Click the Actions dropdown menu (top-right corner of the Overview section)
  4. Select Export to PDF

The PDF report includes: - Device overview (hostname, IP address, OS, enrollment details) - Audit information (Lynis version, hardening index, test results) - Compliance status with detailed ruleset evaluations - Security feedback (warnings and suggestions)

The PDF file is automatically named with the device hostname and timestamp (e.g., device-hostname-20251116_073000.pdf).

Understanding Test Results

Test Categories

Lynis organizes tests into categories:

  • Authentication - Login and access controls
  • Boot Services - System startup services
  • File Systems - File permissions and security
  • Firewall - Network security
  • Kernel - System kernel settings
  • Networking - Network configuration
  • Processes - Running processes
  • Storage - Disk and storage security

Test Severity

  • Error - Critical issues requiring immediate attention
  • Warning - Important recommendations
  • Suggestion - Best practice improvements

Best Practices

  • Review Regularly - Check reports after each audit
  • Address Warnings - Prioritize high-severity warnings
  • Track Trends - Monitor compliance over time
  • Document Actions - Document remediation steps
  • Share Findings - Share reports with relevant teams

Next Steps