Advanced Plus Security Minimalist's Security Config 2023

Last updated
Aug 11, 2023
Main use of this computer
For home and private use
Operating system
macOS 15 Sequoia
On-device encryption
Not applicable
Device sign-in security
    • Windows Hello PIN or biometric sign-in (face / fingerprint / Touch ID)
Security updates
Check for updates and Notify
Update channels
Allow stable updates only
User Account Control (UAC)
Always notify
Smart App Control
Off
Network firewall
Enabled
Real-time protection
Eset Nod32 Antivirus
Device firewall
Microsoft Defender Firewall
Custom security settings
Some minor changes to ESET's default settings.
Periodic malware scanners
Norton Power Eraser
HitmanPro
Malware sample testing
I do not participate in malware testing
Environment for malware testing
N/A
Browsers and extensions
Firefox and uBlock Origin
Secure DNS
Cloudflare 1.1.1.1
Desktop VPN
Mullvad
Password and passkey manager
KeePass
Maintenance tools
SUMo, ShutUp10, CCleaner, AppBuster
File and photo backups
Daily backup to internal SSD using Macrium Reflect (incremental) + weakly backup to external HDD (full).
System recovery
Using Macrium Reflect for daily automatic system backup (full, differential, incremental).
Usage and exposure
    • Visiting familiar websites
    • Working from home
    • Making audio/video calls
    • Opening email attachments
    • Online shopping and card payments
    • Logging into my bank account
    • Downloading software and files from reputable sites
    • Sharing and receiving files and torrents
    • Streaming audio/video content from trusted sites or paid subscriptions
Computer specs
HP EliteDesk 800 G5 TWR
• Intel Core i7-9700 CPU @ 3.00GHz
• Intel UHD Graphics 630
• DDR4 32 GB @ 2667 MHz
• 2x 500 GB SSD + 4TB HDD
Notable changes
1.1.2023 - original post
30.4.2023 - replaced Eset Nod32 Antivirus with Eset Internet Security
11.8.2023 - Replaced EIS with EAV, Cloudflare DNS
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