iPanik's config

[iPanik]

Hardening:

• UAC at max
• EMET 4.0
• Autorun disabled
• Deny installation of unsigned drivers. (now standard in Windows 8)

Backup: SkyDrive


The Laptop (Where it differs):
Operating System: Windows 7 Professional 64-bit
Real-time Protection: Nothing right now ...

 

[LoftedAphid86]

Hardening: UAC at max, EMET 2.0 at max, Autorun disabled
Backup: Dropbox, SyncBackSE
Anti-Theft: Prey

Infection free since '04

I recommend that you replace look'n'stop with Comodo Firewall.
Other than that, you're all set! :biggrin:

 

[Watasha]

You're probably good to go although I too prefer the Comodo FW. You take a different approach than I do but it's all good.

 

[Jack]

Solid.

 

[LoftedAphid86]

@Jack There is no proactive detection in this combo. Defence+ would rectify this.
:biggrin:

 

[Jack]

Agree ..but I know iPanik , he is really a Pro User.

 

[LoftedAphid86]

@Jack Malvertising can make his knowledge down the drain.

 

[LaserWraith]

Elliot you are so pushy. It looks fairly solid to me, too.

 

[Guest28]

That is a great config but have you thought about running a DNS? like Norton and clearcloud etc?

 

[iPanik]

Thank you for the replies.
Having Prevx as the only real time protection does make my paranoid half itch a bit, but it has yet to fail me so i really like it.
I am keeping an eye on Comodo but i try to steer away from HIPS because i don't like to micromanage my security. Something that HIPS applications are very guilty of.

@ryan - I have tried some of them but am having some problems with false positives and since they don't have any "continue anyway" options i'm staying with my ISP untill they improve.

 

[bogdan]

Non-admin account: Yes
UAC at max

I thought I'll never find someone else who is using a standard account under win7. I really like it. + 1 Rep

 

[iPanik]

Updated my config.
I am now using ESET Smart Security as real time protection, and added ESET SysInspector as on demand.

I am looking for a new backup plan since i'm moving soon, so i can't use the family NAS anymore (i could, but i don't want to transfer several gigabytes over the internet every week. :dodgy: ).
also, i can't use imaging as i don't have the capacity.
Any suggestions?

 

[jamescv7]

Since your an advance user well good config. Are you behind a DNS?

 

[Jack]

Solid config!

General computer knowledge: Advanced
Level of security risk: Low
Operating system: Windows 7 Professional SP1
OS architecture: 64 bit
Non-admin account: Yes
Real-time protection: ESET Smart Security 4.2
On-demand scanners: ESET SysInspector, Hitman pro
Browser(s): Google Chrome stable with Adblock, WOT and Lastpass
Hardening: UAC at max, EMET 2.0 at max, Autorun disabled
Backup: Dropbox, SyncBackSE


No Mbam ?

 

[iPanik]

MBAM is installed here somewhere, but i haven't used it for months so i didn't think it belonged on the list.
I have Hitman Pro set to run a quick scan weekly and if it finds anything i run every scanner i can find anyway.

I don't use DNS's due to false positives, also my ISP is faster.

 

[Ink]

Nice config.

I use Eset SysInspector too.

What are the deals with EsetSS4, are they multi-PC?

 

[iPanik]

I really like sysinspector. It is now one of my favorite tools.

Like Norton, the price for a multi user license on the official stores is ridiculous. However Amazon has a 3 user license for as little as £22 (!)

 

[iPanik]

My problem with Prevx seems to have been solved/fixed itself, so I am back with Prevx.

I first tried to pair it with Comodo firewall, and it wasn't bad. However, when I had to force a reboot because Comodo caused a fullscreen app to crash, I decided it had to go. So I am back with the tried and proven Look 'n' stop firewall.

I have also changed SyncBack to mirror my "Users" folder onto an external drive, but it's not on a schedule since I don't have the self-discipline to maintain it.

 

[iPanik]

Updated to ESET Smart Security 5 with pretty much default settings
Also removed Malwarebytes. Never used it anyway.

 

[jamescv7]

I think their HIPS is also default so its very silent, but configure somethings like paranoid it will show popups.