Lynis vs Edb-Debugger: Which Speech Assistant tool is Best in 2025?

Lynis, developed by CISOfy, is an open-source security auditing and hardening tool for Linux and Unix-based systems included in Kali Linux. It performs comprehensive system scans to identify vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, and compliance issues, generating detailed reports for professional auditors and system administrators. Lynis supports automated audits, forensic analysis, and penetration testing modes, offering over 300 tests for file permissions, software updates, and network security. It integrates with compliance frameworks like PCI DSS and HIPAA.

Edb-Debugger, pre-installed on Kali Linux at /usr/bin/edb, is an open-source, cross-platform graphical debugger for x86 and x86-64 binaries, inspired by OllyDbg but designed for Linux, with ongoing ports to FreeBSD, OpenBSD, macOS, and Windows. Developed by Evan Teran, EDB (Evan’s Debugger) leverages the ptrace API and Capstone disassembly library to provide a modular, extensible platform for reverse engineering and malware analysis. With its intuitive GUI, plugin-based debugging core, and support for conditional breakpoints, it’s a vital tool for cybersecurity researchers, ethical hackers, and forensic analysts.