LOW
The severity is rated as LOW because this advisory focuses on a proactive approach to enhance security practices among SMEs rather than addressing an immediate vulnerability. The project aims at providing tools and automation scripts that can help in securing systems against potential threats, which is beneficial for long-term cybersecurity improvement.

The advisory highlights a significant gap in cybersecurity practices among small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Spain. These businesses, known as PYMES, often lack the foundational security measures necessary when transitioning into online operations. The proposed solution involves developing Ansible playbooks to automate the deployment of various cybersecurity tools and configurations, such as Wazuh for intrusion detection systems, SOAR for orchestration and automation of security processes, Lynis for system hardening checks, and Grype for container image scanning. By providing these resources in an easy-to-implement package, the project aims to bridge the knowledge gap and enhance the overall security posture of PYMES. The use of Ansible playbooks simplifies the deployment process, making it accessible even to those with minimal cybersecurity expertise.

Affected Systems
  • Ansible
  • Wazuh
  • SOAR platforms
  • Lynis
  • Grype
Affected Versions: All versions
Remediation
  • Install Ansible by running `sudo apt-get install ansible` or equivalent for your distribution.
  • Clone the repository containing the playbooks from a secure source using `git clone `.
  • Review and modify the playbook files (e.g., wazuh_playbook.yml) to fit specific needs before execution.
  • Execute the Ansible playbook with `ansible-playbook -i inventory_file wazuh_playbook.yml`.
Stack Impact

This project can have a significant impact on homelab stacks by simplifying the deployment of cybersecurity tools. For instance, using Ansible to set up Wazuh version 4.x or Lynis version 2.x can streamline security configurations without requiring extensive manual setup.

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