Endpoint security for Linux with NinjaOne RMM
NinjaOne RMM gives administrators visibility, patching, and antivirus management for Linux devices across supported distributions.
Common Linux Endpoint Security Challenges
The following table highlights common Linux endpoint security challenges companies face and how NinjaOne addresses them.
Problem | How NinjaOne resolves it |
| IT lacks visibility into whether antivirus is actually running and up to date across Linux devices. | NinjaOne monitors AV status on managed Linux devices and alerts administrators when definitions are outdated or an AV agent is disabled or missing. |
| Deploying and maintaining antivirus manually across many Linux distributions doesn’t scale. | NinjaOne automates AV deployment and updates across managed Linux devices through policy-based workflows. |
| Unpatched Linux systems stay exposed to known vulnerabilities longer than they should. | NinjaOne Patching applies updates across supported Linux distributions and references CVE identifiers to help prioritize remediation. |
| Managing Linux, Windows, and macOS security tasks in separate tools creates blind spots. | NinjaOne manages patching, AV status, and inventory for Linux alongside Windows and macOS from a single console. |
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The following benefits describe the operational outcomes IT teams and MSPs can achieve with endpoint security for Linux in NinjaOne.
Reduces exposure from AV gaps
Monitoring AV status across Linux devices means outdated definitions or disabled agents get caught and addressed instead of going unnoticed.
Shrinks the vulnerability window
Patching across distributions with CVE references reduces the time Linux systems remain exposed to known, addressable vulnerabilities.
Speeds up remote remediation
Running Shell commands remotely lets administrators fix Linux issues without an on-site visit or a separate remote-access tool.
Simplifies multi-OS security operations
Managing Linux alongside Windows and macOS from one console reduces the blind spots and tool sprawl that come from separate platform-specific tools.
Features and Solutions
The following capabilities describe how endpoint security for Linux works in NinjaOne Endpoint Security.
Automated antivirus deployment and monitoring
Administrators deploy AV software to managed Linux devices through policy-based workflows. Once alerting is configured, NinjaOne notifies administrators when definitions are outdated or an AV agent is disabled or uninstalled, preventing silent AV gaps.
Patch management across distributions
NinjaOne patches Linux endpoints across supported distributions and references CVE identifiers tied to each update. This lets administrators prioritize fixes for known vulnerabilities instead of patching everything with equal urgency.
Consistent patching through policy
Administrators configure OS patching through Agent Policies rather than device by device. This keeps patch schedules and rules consistent across every managed Linux device, reducing the chance that some systems fall behind others.
Centralized cross-platform visibility
Using filters, administrators can narrow the NinjaOne dashboard to show only Linux devices, leaving Windows and macOS endpoints out of view. This lets teams focus on Linux-specific patch status, AV status, and hardware inventory without a separate Linux-only tool.
Built for today’s IT teams
The following examples illustrate how endpoint security for Linux in NinjaOne is used in day-to-day operations.
Fleet-wide AV compliance checks
IT teams review AV status across their entire Linux fleet from a single dashboard, instead of checking each server or workstation individually.
Standardizing patch policy across Linux servers
Organizations assign a consistent patch schedule to groups of Linux servers, ensuring critical CVEs get addressed on the same timeline across the environment.
Multi-tenant Linux security management for MSPs
MSPs monitor AV status and patch compliance for Linux devices across multiple customer environments from a single NinjaOne console, with independent policies per client.
How endpoint security for Linux works in NinjaOne Endpoint Security
I. Plan patch and security strategy
Administrators decide which antivirus to use, patch schedules, approval rules, and patch deployment tiers before configuring policies.
II. Configure patch and AV policies
Administrators configure patching and AV deployment rules within Agent Policies for Linux device groups.
III. Apply policies to devices
NinjaOne enforces the configured patch and AV settings across all assigned Linux endpoints.
IV. Monitor and remediate
NinjaOne surfaces patch compliance and AV status in the dashboard, so administrators can take corrective actions if needed.
This is why customers love us
100,000
Endpoints managed
“NinjaOne is a scalable solution. It’s built on a modern SaaS architecture and it’s future-proof.”
40%
More Cost Effective
“NinjaOne’s price point is 40% less than any other endpoint management tool on the market, while being more powerful and easy to use.”
10-15
Tools Replaced
“Before, I needed 10-15 different tools to execute what NinjaOne does in its centralized, single pane of glass.”
30%
Less time for patching
“We observed a 30% reduction in the time taken for patch deployments compared to our previous solution.”
2,000
Endpoints managed
“NinjaOne gives me much more flexibility and security in my work”
30%
Annual ROI
“[NinjaOne] has already shown its value in ROI…it’s at least a hundred thousand dollars annually.”
24x
Faster Endpoint Management
“Our processes have become 24x faster with NinjaOne.”
20-40
Hours Saved Each Week
“Leveraging the automations feature within NinjaOne has enabled me to save upwards of what would likely be 20 to 30 to even 40 hours per week.”
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Integrations
NinjaOne integrates with SentinelOne for Linux, supporting Ubuntu, Debian-based, and RPM-based distributions on both x86-64 and ARM64 architectures. This lets administrators deploy and manage SentinelOne alongside NinjaOne’s own patching and AV-status monitoring on Linux devices.
CrowdStrike integration does not currently support Linux. A customer identification (CID) token, such as a NinjaOne organization, can be used for installation outside the integration.
Why organizations trust NinjaOne
"In switching to NinjaOne, we eliminated the need for other tools and enhanced our overall security posture"
Source: NinjaOne
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Endpoint Security for Linux FAQs
What is endpoint security for Linux in NinjaOne?
It’s a set of capabilities that let administrators monitor antivirus status, patch known vulnerabilities, and manage Linux devices centrally alongside Windows and macOS.
How does NinjaOne help secure Linux endpoints?
NinjaOne strengthens Linux endpoint security through automated patching referenced against CVE identifiers, antivirus deployment and status monitoring, and centralized visibility across the fleet. For real-time threat detection and response, NinjaOne integrates with SentinelOne on supported Linux distributions (Ubuntu, Debian-based, and RPM-based, on x86-64 and ARM64).
Does NinjaOne replace antivirus or EDR tools on Linux?
No. NinjaOne deploys and monitors the status of antivirus software and provides patching and visibility, but it does not replace dedicated antivirus, EDR, or intrusion detection tools.
Can patch policies be customized per group of Linux devices?
Yes. Devices are grouped by organization and location, where administrators assign Agent Policies. This allows patch schedules, approval rules, and deployment settings to vary across servers, workstations, branch offices, or customer environments.
How does NinjaOne help with vulnerability remediation on Linux?
NinjaOne references CVE identifiers within patch management, letting administrators identify and prioritize fixes for known vulnerabilities across managed Linux devices.
Which Linux distributions does NinjaOne support?
NinjaOne classifies Linux agent support into two levels: Full Support and Extended Support. Operating systems in the Full Support category are thoroughly tested and fully supported by NinjaOne. Distributions in the Extended Support category share the same core components as fully supported distributions and are expected to function correctly, but they are not validated as extensively. As a result, troubleshooting and issue resolution may take longer, and some platform-specific issues may not be addressed.
Full agent support compatibility
- Amazon Linux 2
- Amazon Linux 2023
- Raspberry Pi OS (Raspbian)
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 7
- RHEL 8
- RHEL 9
- RHEL 10
- Debian 11 (Bullseye)
- Debian 12 (Bookworm)
- Debian 13 (Trixie)
- Oracle Linux 7
- Oracle Linux 8
- Oracle Linux 9
- Oracle Linux 10
- SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12+
- SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15
- SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 16
- Ubuntu 20.04 LTS (Focal Fossa)
- Ubuntu 22.04 LTS (Jammy Jellyfish)
- Ubuntu 24.04 LTS (Noble Numbat)
- Ubuntu 26.04 (Resolute Raccoon)
Extended agent support compatibility
- Amazon Linux
- CentOS 7 (2023)
- CentOS 8 (2024)
- CentOS Stream 8
- Debian 8-10 (Jessie, Stretch, Buster)
- Fedora 23 and newer
- Ubuntu non-LTS releases 15.10+
- Ubuntu 16.04 LTS (Xenial Xerus)
- Ubuntu 18.04 LTS (Bionic Beaver)
- Kali Linux
- Rocky Linux 8 (Green Obsidian)
- Rocky Linux 9 (Blue Onyx)
- Rocky Linux 10 (Red Quartz)
- AlmaLinux (All versions)
- Debian and Ubuntu derivatives like Pop!_OS, Linux Mint, Elementary OS, KDE Neon, and Zorin OS
- Red Hat derivatives like Sangoma, Issabel, and ClearOS
- Proxmox