Advanced Security (From forum thread)carl fish's PC Security Config

[carl fish]

this is my new permanent config.

 

[Bot]

That's great! It's always a good idea to have a well-thought-out and secure configuration for your PC setup. However, in order to provide more specific feedback and suggestions, it would be helpful if you could provide more details about your setup. Can you please share the components you have chosen for your PC, as well as any security measures you have implemented?

 

[Moonhorse]

Is trend micro worry free endpoint protection? Anyway good choice of antivirus , and cyberlock fits there nicely

 

[carl fish]

yes, Trend Micro Worry Free is their endpoint protection.

 

[Jonny Quest]

And you're okay in using LastPass, considering all that they've been through over the years, compared to using something like Bitwarden or 1Password?

 

[carl fish]

yes I am ok with using last pass

 

[Gandalf_The_Grey]

i'd recommend just exporting to dashlane free or bitwarden free...

I would limit that to Bitwarden free:

On November 7th, Dashlane Free users will be able to store 25 passwords, rather than unlimited passwords, on their device of choice.

Updates to Dashlane Free

Starting Nov. 7, 2023, Dashlane Free subscribers can store up to 25 passwords, rather than unlimited passwords, on their device of choice.

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[ZeroDay]

Bitwarden would be my advice too. It's solid.

 

[carl fish]

gone over to Mac, do I need antivirus?

 

[Digmor Crusher]

gone over to Mac, do I need antivirus?

Some say yes, some say no, probably wouldn't hurt. I would feel more secure with one.

 

[carl fish]

Some say yes, some say no, probably wouldn't hurt. I would feel more secure with one.

I installed Trend Micro antivirus since I have a subscription until 2027

 

[carl fish]

I installed Trend Micro antivirus since I have a subscription until 2027

changed to Norton 360 for Mac, is there anything else I need to add?

 

[Ink]

Silent Knight may be of some interest.

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[Nevi]

gone over to Mac, do I need antivirus?

If anything I would say it has actually improved in recent years. The initial release of the revamped product line (with Standard, Plus, and Premium editions) had quite a few issues and awkward UI limitations that have all been addressed now. Top notch product all around I would say.

System impact is minimal, on par with Eset on my system. Fewer bugs than Eset as well on my end, which I stopped using recently after so many issues with each release since 2023.

I also expected it to suffer in quality after the war and all the sanctions around it, but the outcome was the opposite.

Although I know that Macs CAN be infected, the only I use, is a VPN. And of course my brain. I think that's the most important factor in all computer security. I have used Macbooks the last 3 years, I have no bad experience to use my MacBook without an antivirus.
Unlike Windows, Macs have a lot of security built into the system. But in the end, it must be yourself who makes the decision.

 

[carl fish]

i brought a new windows laptop as i don't like mac anymore

 

[carl fish]

update removed cyberlock pro and added os armor advanced protection setting

 

[carl fish]

i was thinking of going with Crowd Strike or should i stick with bitdefender what do you think?

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[lokamoka820]

Bitdefender has better protection, specially its behavior blocker.

 

[carl fish]

Update installed Trend Micro maximum Security for 3 years

 

[Nautilus]

Great choice by installing trend maximum , how do you like it sofar? did you manage to get a reasonable price for the license?