Advanced Plus Security marcopaone's Security Config 2022

Last updated
Apr 8, 2022
How it's used?
For home and private use
Operating system
macOS 15 Sequoia
On-device encryption
Log-in security
    • Biometrics (Windows Hello PIN, TouchID, Face, Iris, Fingerprint)
Security updates
Allow security updates and latest features
User Access Control
Notify me only when programs try to make changes to my computer
Smart App Control
Network firewall
Real-time security
Kaspersky Total Security—Tweaked
Firewall security
About custom security
BitLocker ON.

Kaspersky:
Unknown App: Low restricted
Application started before kaspersky: Low restricted
Trust digitally signed application: Enabled
KSN Rules: Enabled
Custom Folder Access Rules
Custom Firewall Rules
Others custom KTS settings

Others:
Hard_Configurator by Andy Ful
Periodic malware scanners
Norton Power Eraser, EEK, MBAM - AdwCleaner
Malware sample testing
I do participate in malware testing. See details about my testing environment below.
Browser(s) and extensions
uBlock Origin, Bitwarden, LanguageTool, Trocker, Skip Redirect
Edge Tweaked flags.
Secure DNS
CONTROL D (Browser)
Cloudflare (System)
Desktop VPN
Private Internet Access
Password manager
Bitwarden
Maintenance tools
Kerish Doctor
File and Photo backup
Documents backup with Macrium Reflect + @MaxSyncUP to push the backup to Google Drive.
Only Encrypted Backups (AES-256)
System recovery
Full System Image Backup with Macrium Reflect + @MaxSyncUP to push the backup to Google Drive.
Only Encrypted Backups (AES-256)
Risk factors
    • Working from home
    • Browsing to popular websites
    • Browsing to unknown / untrusted / shady sites
    • Browsing the dark web
    • Opening email attachments
    • Downloading software and files from reputable sites
    • Sharing and receiving files and torrents
    • Requesting and accepting remote access
    • Gaming
    • Streaming audio/video content from trusted sites or paid subscriptions
    • Streaming audio/video content from shady sites
    • Coding and development
    • Downloading malware samples
Computer specs
CPU: I9 12900KF
RAM: 32 GB DDR5
GPU: RTX 3090
SSD1: 2TB 980 Pro NVMe
SSD2: 111GB 850 Evo SATA6
HDD: 1TB WD Red
What I'm looking for?

Looking for medium feedback.

harlan4096

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You may consider to set UAC to max.

Also, in Your K. tweaks, I consider moving Unknown to Low Restricted, still a weak selection, and unknown malware/ransomware can bypass the system.

Which rights did You set for Your Custom Folder Access Rules? a pic would be welcome! ;)

Thanks for sharing :)
 

marcopaone

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You may consider to set UAC to max.

Also, in Your K. tweaks, I consider moving Unknown to Low Restricted, still a weak selection, and unknown malware/ransomware can bypass the system.

Which rights did You set for Your Custom Folder Access Rules? a pic would be welcome! ;)

Thanks for sharing :)



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Desktop:
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SSD,HDD

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Only trusted App can use internet.
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marcopaone

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In the future: When I have time I will activate hardware encryption ( need to completely format the SSD)
 
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