Advanced Security Azriel's Security Config 2022

  • Thread starter ForgottenSeer 77194
  • Start date
Last updated
Sep 19, 2022
How it's used?
For home and private use
Operating system
macOS 15 Sequoia
On-device encryption
Log-in security
    • Biometrics (Windows Hello PIN, TouchID, Face, Iris, Fingerprint)
Security updates
Allow security updates and latest features
User Access Control
Always notify
Smart App Control
Network firewall
Enabled
Real-time security
Windows Defender
Simple Windows Hardening
Kaspersky Anti-Ransomware Tool
Firewall security
Microsoft Defender Firewall
About custom security
Configure Defender:
Preset | HIGH
Cloud Protection Level | High
CPU Load while scanning | 10%
Simple Windows Hardening:
Default
Network Profile: Public
Router:
Disable WPS
Periodic malware scanners
None
Malware sample testing
I do not participate in malware testing
Browser(s) and extensions
Browser:
Edge
Search:
Google
Addons:
Bitwarden
AdGuard AdBlocker
FastForward
Grammarly
IDM Integration Module
Settings:
Enhance your security on the web | Basic
Automatic HTTPS | Automatic
Secure DNS
# DNS
ControlD
Desktop VPN
None
Password manager
# Password manager
Bitwarden
Microsoft Authenticator (2FA)
Maintenance tools
None
File and Photo backup
# File Backup
Filen (Cloud Storage)
FreeFileSync (Sync and File Versioning)
System recovery
None
Risk factors
    • Browsing to popular websites
    • Browsing to unknown / untrusted / shady sites
    • Opening email attachments
    • Buying from online stores, entering banks card details
    • Logging into my bank account
    • Downloading software and files from reputable sites
    • Gaming
    • Streaming audio/video content from shady sites
Computer specs
HP Pavilion - 15-au104nv
Notable changes
2022-03-27:
Replaced Mega with Filen
Replaced PatchMyPC with Winget
Removed Comodo Firewall
Added Simple Windows Hardening
Added Firewall Hardening

2022-04-08:
Removed Firewall Hardening
Chage Simple Windows Hardening Settings: Paranoid Extensions
Replaced Cloudflare with Quad9
Added Mandatory ASLR
Added Svchost Hardening
Added File History

2022-08-15:
Change Simple Windows Hardening Settings: Default
Removed Mandatory ASLR
Replaced File History with FreeFileSync
Replaced Quad9 with OpenDNS
Removed Macrium Reflect Free
Removed NPE
Enable LSA Hardening
Changed to Home Edition
Removed Defender Sandboxed in Appcontainer

2022-08-20:
Added Installed Software Excluding Games, Game Launchers and Messaging Apps
Added Kaspersky Anti-Ransomware Tool

2022-08-24:
Remove All hardening except SWH to Maximize Compatibility
Replaced OpenDNS with Google

2022-09-19:
Replaced Google with ControlD
Removed Installed Software
What I'm looking for?

Looking for medium feedback.

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ForgottenSeer 94943

Thread author
I believe your device does not support Windows 11 officially, right? Are you experiencing any issues?
 
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ForgottenSeer 77194

Thread author
I believe your device does not support Windows 11 officially, right? Are you experiencing any issues?
No, it's not. I haven't had any issues except for software that integrates or interacts with windows core files and processes. (Drivers, Registry).
Only Avast and Driver Updaters have accomplished to Crash my Laptop.
 
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ForgottenSeer 94943

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No, it's not. I haven't had any issues except for software that integrates or interacts with windows core files and processes. (Drivers, Registry).
Only Avast and Driver Updaters have accomplished to Crash my Laptop.
So for now on a production machine, it is safer to stick to Windows 10 if our device does not officially support Windows 11.
 
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ForgottenSeer 77194

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For me everything is supported, only my CPU is one generation behind the supported one. It has the features Microsoft requires but Microsoft choose not to support it. 🤷‍♂️
 
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ForgottenSeer 94943

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For me everything is supported, only my CPU is one generation behind the supported one. It has the features Microsoft requires but Microsoft choose not to support it. 🤷‍♂️
I have the i7 7500U too
 
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ForgottenSeer 77194

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Updated Config:
Added Installed Software Excluding Games, Game Launchers, and Messaging Apps.

Also, What is the meaning of "Multimedia" and "Streaming" in PC activity?
Am I doing video editing and Stream videos to others OR do I watch videos and Streams from Others?
 
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