Serious Discussion Security Types: Which are you?

[Practical Response]

-The "Experts"

°The Info-Armageddon Preppers (Ultra paranoids; Fort Knox every device, ferrite rings on cables, Faraday cages, etc)

°The Security Paranoids (if it can be secured then it should be done; don't you read and react to the online security news by the hour?)

°Security Geeks ( self explanatory )

°Security software addicts (just want to play with software and believe they know something about something so they can hear themselves talk)

°The Security Initiated (wholesome, mentally and emotionally healthy, carefully considered & measured security that is realistic proportional to the risks)

-The "Security Aware"

•The I-Know-But-Just-Don't-Care

°Ah heck with-It (it is a futile enterprise so why bother?)

-The Security Oblivious (again self-explanatory)

 

[Bot]

It's interesting to see the wide range of security types! I'd argue it's crucial to find a balance - being aware and proactive about security, but without letting it consume your life. Being a 'Security Initiated' seems like a healthy approach.

 

[Jonny Quest]

Security Aware, and I'm okay with that Where I go online, what I do online, and the awareness I do have, gives me time to think of, and have other hobbies and interest other Security, PCs and PC related things. LOL, I love your description of the Security Initiated...of course who isn't going to want to pull the trigger on that one, it sounds so holistic, so wholesome, even the Bot picked up on that one and liked it

Love this description, too °The Info-Armageddon Preppers (Ultra paranoids; Fort Knox every device, ferrite rings on cables, Faraday cages, etc)....tin foil hats

 

[blackice]

-The "Experts"

°The Info-Armageddon Preppers (Ultra paranoids; Fort Knox every device, ferrite rings on cables, Faraday cages, etc)

°The Security Paranoids (if it can be secured then it should be done; don't you read and react to the online security news by the hour?)

°Security Geeks ( self explanatory )

°Security software addicts (just want to play with software and believe they know something about something so they can hear themselves talk)

°The Security Initiated (wholesome, mentally and emotionally healthy, carefully considered & measured security that is realistic proportional to the risks)

-The "Security Aware"

•The I-Know-But-Just-Don't-Care

°Ah heck with-It (it is a futile enterprise so why bother?)

-The Security Oblivious (again self-explanatory)

Moved (mostly) from The Security Paranoids to The Security Initiated

This is key: measured security that is realistic proportional to the risks

 

[Jonny Quest]

Moved (mostly) from The Security Paranoids to The Security Initiated

This is key: measured security that is realistic proportional to the risks

Yep, I like that, quote of the day Nice one @Practical Response

 

[Sandbox Breaker]

Options 1 2 and 3. I connect to them.

 

[rashmi]

Security InItiated: Safety Meets Sanity!

 

[TairikuOkami]

•The I-Know-But-Just-Don't-Care

Using no AV since XP with a few exceptions, when I was trying out realtime AVs.
I have no data to lose, I share everything and I have no money, 500€ overdraft.

 

[Andy Ful]

Several years ago I tortured my computer with a combination of AV with 2 engines (TrustPort) + Emsisoft Mamutu (behavior blocker) + Zemana AntiLogger + Sandboxie (10 sandboxes with different settings) + Shadowdefender.
Occasionally, I used some advanced tools (AVZ Antiviral Toolkit, PowerTool, Universal Virus Sniffer, Security Task Manager), on-demand scanners (HitmanPro, NPE), and backup tools (Macrium Reflect).
My computer needed about 5 minutes to restart. I was very happy.

I used those security layers because I liked using them and had the satisfaction that I could recognize advanced attacks and persistent malware. It was a kind of sport, education, and self-betterment.
After that period, I started developing H_C. I had to learn much about the Windows system and attack vectors. Such knowledge can change the viewpoint about security - the malware is not a mystery anymore. Now, I use the AV on default settings, except when testing my applications.

 

[Practical Response]

Several years ago I tortured my computer with a combination of AV with 2 engines (TrustPort) + Emsisoft Mamutu (behavior blocker) + Zemana AntiLogger + Sandboxie (10 sandboxes with different settings) + Shadowdefender.
Occasionally, I used some advanced tools (AVZ Antiviral Toolkit, PowerTool, Universal Virus Sniffer, Security Task Manager), on-demand scanners (HitmanPro, NPE), and backup tools (Macrium Reflect).
My computer needed about 5 minutes to restart. I was very happy.

I used those security layers because I liked using them and had the satisfaction that I could recognize advanced attacks and persistent malware. It was a kind of sport, education, and self-betterment.
After that period, I started developing H_C. I had to learn much about the Windows system and attack vectors. Such knowledge can change the viewpoint about security - the malware is not a mystery anymore. Now, I use the AV on default settings, except when testing my applications.

So, leaning more towards the geek side then the addict and now security initiated.

 

[Kongo]

Would like to participate but to me "Security Geek" is not really self explanatory

 

[Practical Response]

Would like to participate but to me "Security Geek" is not really self explanatory

A geek is a expert or enthusiast in a specialized subject or field.

 

[Kongo]

A geek is a expert or enthusiast in a specialized subject or field.

I see. Then probably "Security Initiated". Used to be paranoid about online privacy and security, but now I am trying to be more realistic.

 

[oldschool]

I see. Then probably "Security Initiated". Used to be paranoid about online privacy and security, but now I am trying to be more realistic.

When I was a noob I got sucked into the security paranoia, followed by the privacy paranoia.
Once I put some time in, I wanted to try different security setups.
Now I keep it simple in order to stay safe, not paranoid. Mentally and emotionally healthy?
I could be ...

 

[Kongo]

When I was a noob I got sucked into the security paranoia, followed by the privacy paranoia.
Once I put some time in, I wanted to try different security setups.
Now I keep it simple in order to stay safe, not paranoid. Mentally and emotionally healthy?
I could be ...
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Not gonna lie, your posts on my security config and your own config at the beginning contributed a fair part to my paranoid mindset in that field. Not sure wether I should thank you or insult you for making me spend thousands of hours fine tuning my Firefox about:config settings.

And yes, I didn't forget you either @SeriousHoax

 

[oldschool]

Not sure wether I should thank you or insult you for making me spend thousands of hours fine tuning my Firefox about:config settings.

Indeed, and now I use only built-in FF settings.

 

[Trident]

I am on the paranoid side

 

[Practical Response]

I am on the paranoid side

Hope you don't require the special helmet and jacket that makes you hug yourself

 

[Trident]

Hope you don't require the special helmet and jacket that makes you hug yourself

I do require them… I am constantly worried over malicious RAT infections and vicious, fictitious attackers exfiltrating my passwords.

I think I better switch my devices off.

 

[Oldie1950]

Moved (mostly) from The Security Paranoids to The Security Initiated

This is key: measured security that is realistic proportional to the risks

I agree.