AIDE (Advanced Intrusion Detection Environment) is a powerful, open-source tool designed to monitor and detect unauthorized changes to system files and directories. It provides an effective method for maintaining system integrity by creating a baseline snapshot of files, which is then used to compare against current system states. AIDE is essential for developers and system administrators who aim to ensure the security and reliability of their systems by detecting potential intrusions or tampering.

Features of AIDE:

• File Integrity Monitoring: Detects unauthorized changes to files by comparing current states with a baseline database.
• Customizable Configuration: Provides a flexible configuration file that allows users to include or exclude specific files and directories for monitoring.
• Supports Multiple Integrity Checks: Monitors attributes like file size, checksum, permissions, and timestamps to detect changes.
• Automated Monitoring: Can be scheduled to run regular checks using cron jobs or systemd, ensuring continuous protection.
• Cross-Platform Support: AIDE works on various operating systems, including Linux and UNIX-like systems, making it suitable for a wide range of environments.
• Extensibility: Easily integrates with other security tools for enhanced monitoring and reporting capabilities.

To check the version of AIDE: aide --version

Disclaimer: AIDE is an open-source software distributed under the GPL License. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any specific organization. Users are encouraged to review the documentation and ensure compliance with licensing terms when using AIDE in their projects.