Advanced Plus Security BigZ's Security Config 2020

Last updated
May 2, 2020
Operating system
Windows 10
Log-in security
Security updates
Allow security updates and latest features
User Access Control
Always notify
Real-time security
Windows Defender Antivirus, Malwarebytes Premium 4.1.0
Firewall security
Microsoft Defender Firewall
Periodic malware scanners
AdwCleaner, Emsisoft Emergency Kit, HitmanPro Free, Zemana Antimalware Portable Free
Malware sample testing
I do not participate in malware testing
Browser(s) and extensions
Chrome - uBlock Origin, HTTPS Everywhere
Firefox - uBlock Origin, HTTPS Everywhere
Edge (Chromium) - uBlock Origin, HTTPS Everywhere
Maintenance tools
Autoruns, Process Explorer, TCPView, Revo Uninstaller Free
File and Photo backup
Google Backup & Sync
System recovery
Macrium Reflect Free
Risk factors
    • Gaming
    • Logging into my bank account
    • Browsing to popular websites
    • Working from home
Computer specs
Alienware Aurora R5:
  • CPU: 4GHz Intel Core i7-6700K
  • Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070
  • RAM: 16GB DDR4 RAM (2,133MHz)
  • Storage: 256GB PCIe SSD, 2TB HDD (7,200RPM)

BigZ

Level 1
Thread author
Apr 15, 2018
5
Hi All,

This is my new security setup for 2020.

Although I'm currently running Windows Defender Antivirus and Malwarebytes Premium 4.1.0 in real-time, I'm debating whether to switch to Sophos Home Premium as I obtained a 3-year license. I'm not sure which would provide better protection for my computer.

I look forward to any comments or suggestions.

Thanks,
BigZ
 

Ink

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Jan 8, 2011
22,361
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bayasdev

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Sep 10, 2015
901
Good config, consider using Bitwarden or another password manager instead of paper :)
Edit: about Sophos, it is a heavy AV and I wouldn't recommend running MBAM alongside unless you want to transform your gaming rig into a potato 😆
 
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harlan4096

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Apr 28, 2015
8,635
@BigZ:

I would keep MBAM only for on demand scans and will use Hard_Configurator (@Andy Ful) to harden Windows Defender.

In Data BackUp, consider also to run manual backups of important data to external devices.

A PassWord Manager would be welcome also.

Please kindly reflect Your changes editing Your config, and announcing them here, thanks for sharing :)
 

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