Advanced Plus Security ColonelMal's Security Config 2019

[ColonelMal]

I'm considering starting to use ReHIPS. However, I would like to reduce as much as possible any other security software that I have that would be unnecessary if i install reHIPS.

I know little about ReHIPS and about exactly what may be required of me as a user. However, I read here and there mostly positive comments about it, but also that it's not very easy to configure.

 

[Wraith]

If you add ReHIPS, uninstall VoodooShield.In windows 10, you don't need Sandboxie and I would recommend you to uninstall it. To be honest, you don't need any other software with Bitdefender. But for your peace of mind, you can run VoodooShield along with it.

 

[harlan4096]

@ColonelMal:

• Consider also to run manual backups of important data to external devices.
• As for "Virus and Malware Removal Tools", You may add: MalWareBytes Free, EmsiSoft Emergengy Kit and HitManPro Free.
• As for "Web Privacy", You may add also a VPN service (if needed).
• A PassWord Manager would be welcome also.

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

 

[ColonelMal]

Thanks harlan4096

I updated the profile as regards the use of a password manager and external backups.

EDIT: I made further changes regarding sign-in options and Web Search.

 

[ColonelMal]

I made major changes to my security setup. I removed Bitdefender, Voodooshield and Sandboxie and I installed ReHIPS and I'm now using Windows Defender AV.

 

[Wraith]

I made major changes to my security setup. I removed Bitdefender, Voodooshield and Sandboxie and I installed ReHIPS and I'm now using Windows Defender AV.

Good combo. Just use SysHardener to harden your OS and you're good to go.

 

[LDogg]

Only suggestions I have is install NVT Syshardener and Emsisoft Browser Security extension for your web browser, otherwise sweet config!

~LDogg

 

[ColonelMal]

Only suggestions I have is install NVT Syshardener and Emsisoft Browser Security extension for your web browser, otherwise sweet config!

~LDogg

Thank you for the comments. My fear is that these programs may cause unexpected behavior, not nexessarily bad, which however a non-sophisticated user, like me, may find difficult to resolve.

 

[oldschool]

Thank you for the comments. My fear is that these programs may cause unexpected behavior, not nexessarily bad, which however a non-sophisticated user, like me, may find difficult to resolve.

I would suggest not using ReHips if you are not a sophisticated user. VoodooShield is much more user-friendly and is a perfect companion for Windows Defender, especially if WD is used at default settings. Always read FAQ section & User Guides prior to using any software and get familiar with the UI as well.

Stay safe, not paranoid - my friend!

 

[LDogg]

Thank you for the comments. My fear is that these programs may cause unexpected behavior, not nexessarily bad, which however a non-sophisticated user, like me, may find difficult to resolve.

Fair enough my friend, however Emsisoft Browser Security is easy to use, install and forget.

~LDogg