Advanced Security  (From forum thread)AMD1's PC Security Config

Current configurationWindows 11
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Device & operating system

, 3 answers
Operating system
Windows 11
Main use of this computer
For home and private use
Usage and exposure
Visiting familiar websites, Working from home, Online shopping and card payments, Logging into my bank account, Downloading software and files from reputable sites

Protection & updates

, 13 answers
Real-time protection
Windows Security
Device firewall
Microsoft Defender Firewall
On-device encryption
Windows BitLocker / Device Encryption
Device sign-in security
Windows Hello PIN or biometric sign-in (face / fingerprint / Touch ID)
Security updates
Allow security updates and latest features
Update channels
Allow stable updates only
User Account Control (UAC)
Notify me only when programs try to make changes to my computer
Smart App Control
Off
Network firewall
Enabled
Custom security settings
Defender UI
CyberLock with recommended Smart Firewall enabled
Adguard Desktop
Periodic malware scanners
Noton Power Eraser
Malware sample testing
I do not participate in malware testing
Environment for malware testing
N/A

Browsing, accounts & privacy

, 4 answers
Browsers and extensions
Microsoft Edge Browser (not used)
Firefox Browser (Default)
Malwarebytes Browser Guard
Adguard Extension
Enpass Extension
Secure DNS
Adguard Public DNS
Desktop VPN
Adguard with Adguard DNS Protection
Password and passkey manager
Enpass paid version

Backup & recovery

, 2 answers
File and photo backups
Network Attached Storage Device syncing data drive
System recovery
Macrium reflect (paid version)
AOMEI Backupper (additional recovery option)
EaseUS Home (additional recovery option)
Backup of C Drive daily
Backup of external D(data) drive daily ( contains Document, Photos, Videos, Music and Desktop folders)

Apps, specs & notes

, 5 answers
Maintenance tools
Windows disk cleanup utility
Windows defragment and optimise drives utility
Wise Care 365 (used occasionally)
Subscriptions
None
Computer specs
Lenovo All in One
8GB RAM
SSD
AMD Ryzen 7 5700U with Radeon Graphics
Notable changes
Replaced
Windows Hybrid Harnening Light (Windows Hardening) and Freedome VPN
Removed
O&O Shutup10+ (Privacy)
Added
Defender UI
Malwarebytes Browser Guard
Adguard VPN
Feedback preference
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Last updated
Jan 19, 2025
Main use of this computer
For home and private use
Operating system
Windows 11
On-device encryption
Windows BitLocker / Device Encryption
Device sign-in security
    • Windows Hello PIN or biometric sign-in (face / fingerprint / Touch ID)
Security updates
Allow security updates and latest features
Update channels
Allow stable updates only
User Account Control (UAC)
Notify me only when programs try to make changes to my computer
Smart App Control
Off
Network firewall
Enabled
Real-time protection
Windows Security
Device firewall
Microsoft Defender Firewall
Custom security settings
Defender UI
CyberLock with recommended Smart Firewall enabled
Adguard Desktop
Periodic malware scanners
Noton Power Eraser
Malware sample testing
I do not participate in malware testing
Environment for malware testing
N/A
Browsers and extensions
Microsoft Edge Browser (not used)
Firefox Browser (Default)
Malwarebytes Browser Guard
Adguard Extension
Enpass Extension
Secure DNS
Adguard Public DNS
Desktop VPN
Adguard with Adguard DNS Protection
Password and passkey manager
Enpass paid version
Maintenance tools
Windows disk cleanup utility
Windows defragment and optimise drives utility
Wise Care 365 (used occasionally)
File and photo backups
Network Attached Storage Device syncing data drive
Subscriptions
    • None
System recovery
Macrium reflect (paid version)
AOMEI Backupper (additional recovery option)
EaseUS Home (additional recovery option)
Backup of C Drive daily
Backup of external D(data) drive daily ( contains Document, Photos, Videos, Music and Desktop folders)
Usage and exposure
    • Visiting familiar websites
    • Working from home
    • Online shopping and card payments
    • Logging into my bank account
    • Downloading software and files from reputable sites
Computer specs
Lenovo All in One
8GB RAM
SSD
AMD Ryzen 7 5700U with Radeon Graphics
Notable changes
Replaced
Windows Hybrid Harnening Light (Windows Hardening) and Freedome VPN
Removed
O&O Shutup10+ (Privacy)
Added
Defender UI
Malwarebytes Browser Guard
Adguard VPN
Feedback preference

Suggestions on the main improvements

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Gandalf_The_Grey said:
Since you have Microsoft Defender enhanced with Defender UI and CyberLock I don't think you also need Malwarebytes running real time.
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Thanks for this. I have uninstalled MBAM from my PC and installed it on my IOS device instead as I only have a single device license from way back.
 

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