Basic Security Captain Awesome's Configuration (2018)

[Captain Awesome]

All feedback is appreciated.

 

[XhenEd]

I assume you're also using Windows Defender as realtime protection.

 

[ForgottenSeer 55474]

Yes, have you considered Bitdefender or Kaspersky

 

[Captain Awesome]

I assume you're also using Windows Defender as realtime protection.

Yes.

Yes, have you considered Bitdefender or Kaspersky

No.

You might want to consider replacing Windows Defender (if that is your antivirus protection).

For now NoVirusThanks EXE Radar Pro(Lockdown) is my best defence against all kind of threats with WD.

 

[Winter Soldier]

Hello, nice config, only a thing, I would like to say that NVT-ERP, despite the fact it is a great product, the last update is 17 March 2014.
Maybe this means nothing, but it could have unpatched vulnerabilities by putting you in a risky situation.
Just my opinion.

 

[Deleted member 2913]

Simple, light, bloat free & effective config...

 

[Dirk41]

In chrome now you can add ublock origin extras ( from the same dev)
@Spawn shared that extension in a thread here on MT


And lastpass is free now on every devices

 

[Parsh]

Great config!
I think you should consider adding WFC to get good control of Windows FW.
I always feel the need of the same, an important reason being that it's easy for some apps to add exception to Win FW during their installation. Rogueware and malware can take advantage of such cases. It provides other nice features too, limited in free version though.
Rest looks neat

Hello, nice config, only a thing, I would like to say that NVT-ERP, despite the fact it is a great product, the last update is 17 March 2014.
Maybe this means nothing, but it could have unpatched vulnerabilities by putting you in a risky situation.
Just my opinion.

Security solutions, especially anti-malware, have to keep up with the evolving threat scenarios, no doubt.
However, I think apps like NVT aren't commonly tested or targeted against their vulnerabilities, especially if they aren't being current and challenging to the bad guys out there.
NVT has many amazing modules that can keep protecting Windows for long, even now and later, though a few need to be optimized or redevised to keep up with newer security requirements.

 

[Captain Awesome]

I think you should consider adding WFC to get good control of Windows FW.

I already have that and using the pro version.

 

[Parsh]

I already have that and using the pro version.

Well then, you can update your config to reflect that

 

[frogboy]

Looks fine to me. Just remember that backups are only slightly less important than a heartbeat.

 

[DracusNarcrym]

All's good, from what I gather.

Just keep a system image at the ready - just to prepare for the worst. Y'never know.

Nothing else to note. Enjoy your security.

 

[aragornnnn]

Great config, thanks for sharing!

 

[JM Safe]

Good config. You are protected, thanks for sharing.

 

[Exterminator]

I must say you have an awesome Windows 10 config @Captain Awesome
Thanks for sharing your config

 

[Captain Awesome]

ADDED:Voodooshield Free
REMOVED:No Virus Thanks

 

[Captain Awesome]

ADDED:Unchecky

 

[Captain Awesome]

Readded:NoVirusThanks EXE Radar Pro(LockDown)
Removed VS(Free) because of lack of self defence.

 

[XhenEd]

I believe you have read the debate about VS' self-protection.

 

[Captain Awesome]

ADDED:Emsisoft Internet Security(30 days trial)
REMOVED:NVTEP
Btw my secondary desktop config: Avast Internet Security( Hardened mode: moderate)+Checkmal AppCheck Anti-Ransomware(Free)