Advanced Security (From forum thread)DJ Panda's PC Security Config

Thread starter DJ Panda
Start date Feb 14, 2022
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Current configurationWindows 10

Version 1Updated Feb 14, 2022

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Copied from DJ Panda's forum thread – not yet confirmed as current by the owner

Detailed suggestions and alternatives welcome

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Device & operating system

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Operating system: Windows 10
Main use of this computer: For home and private use
Usage and exposure: Visiting familiar websites, Opening email attachments, Online shopping and card payments, Downloading software and files from reputable sites, Gaming, Streaming audio/video content from trusted sites or paid subscriptions, Streaming from untrusted sites

Protection & updates

, 7 answers

Real-time protection: Windows Defender
Device firewall: Microsoft Defender Firewall
Security updates: Allow security updates and latest features
User Account Control (UAC): Always notify
Custom security settings: WD Medium Level Config + PUP Protection

GitHub - AndyFul/ConfigureDefender: Utility for configuring Windows 10 built-in Defender antivirus settings.

Utility for configuring Windows 10 built-in Defender antivirus settings. - AndyFul/ConfigureDefender

github.com
Periodic malware scanners: Malwarebytes
Windows Defender
Emsisoft Emergency Kit
Malware sample testing: I do not participate in malware testing

Browsing, accounts & privacy

, 4 answers

Browsers and extensions: Firefox (Primary)
Adguard Assistant
Bitwarden
Sponsor Block
Free Download Manger

Edge & Chrome (Secondary)
Adguard Assistant
Bitwarden
Sponsor Block
Free Download Manger
Secure DNS: Uknown
Desktop VPN: None
Password and passkey manager: Bitwarden

Backup & recovery

, 2 answers

File and photo backups: WD Passport
Cloud Storage (Google Drive & MEGA)
System recovery: Windows System Restore

Apps, specs & notes

, 2 answers

Maintenance tools: Default Windows System Cleanup
Feedback preference: Detailed suggestions and alternatives welcome

From the original forum post

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Device sign-in security: Biometrics (Windows Hello PIN, TouchID, Face, Iris, Fingerprint)

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Last updated: Feb 14, 2022

Main use of this computer: For home and private use

Operating system: Windows 10

On-device encryption

Device sign-in security

- Windows Hello PIN or biometric sign-in (face / fingerprint / Touch ID)

Security updates: Allow security updates and latest features

User Account Control (UAC): Always notify

Smart App Control

Network firewall

Real-time protection: Windows Defender

Device firewall: Microsoft Defender Firewall

Custom security settings: WD Medium Level Config + PUP Protection

GitHub - AndyFul/ConfigureDefender: Utility for configuring Windows 10 built-in Defender antivirus settings.

Utility for configuring Windows 10 built-in Defender antivirus settings. - AndyFul/ConfigureDefender

github.com

Periodic malware scanners: Malwarebytes
Windows Defender
Emsisoft Emergency Kit

Malware sample testing: I do not participate in malware testing

Browsers and extensions: Firefox (Primary)
Adguard Assistant
Bitwarden
Sponsor Block
Free Download Manger

Edge & Chrome (Secondary)
Adguard Assistant
Bitwarden
Sponsor Block
Free Download Manger