- Oct 7, 2017
- 10
Hello guys and gals, so I was going to plan on doing a video on my channel about this topic but I just wanted to share how I have my security setup on this computer. you are welcome to test this configuration and this setup isn't attended for everyone since it's designed to fit what I preferred.
BitDefender Total Security 2018 (The AV I Use)
The reason I like BitDefender and use it as my AV it because I find their signatures are one of the best in the industry. They also have a firewall which I prefer over Windows Firewall, Don't get me wrong I believe Windows Firewall is great but I prefer to have more control over applications that I want to allow and BitDefender Firewall also provide Stealth Mode and Block Port Scans which indeed help to protect you on the network and remain hidden from other devices. I also love their Safe File Module but I must admit it can be a nuisance at times if you are installing certain applications or load up a game like Rocket League the first time with BitDefender installed on your system. However, I love it because, in the event that BitDefender does happen to miss let's say like ransomware, your files will be untouched by the Ransomware and prevent any modification to take place in your documents or photos. I'm aware BitDefender isn't exactly the lightest AV product in terms of memory usage, but I recommend it.
Kaspersky Anti-Ransomware (Second Line Of Defense for Ransomware)
So You guys can tell already that my setup is basically against fighting ransomware primary, Kaspersky Anti-Ransomware doesn't have an update button so its a cloud base product for businesses. But from recent testing I've done on this product, it actually does prevent malware infections as well so which is why I keep it as a second line of defense. Of course, this can't replace a product like Zemana Or Malwarebytes as a second opinion scanner because this doesn't even have a scan button. There almost isn't anything you can change on this product but it does a great job providing you a second line of defense.
Secure-A-Plus (Second Line Of Defense Whitelisting Application)
So you can maybe tell now where I got the name Cyber-A-Hunters from lol, I recently only turned to Secure-A-Plus do to the fact that VooDoo Shield was preventing me from accessing some application remotely even when I put certain commands or applications on whitelist, the program will still block them and prevent me from using let's say Hitfilm Express which is my second video editor I use or Prey which is my tracking software for my laptop. Which Secure-A-Plus I don't have a program whitelisting anything and I can remove anything from whitelisting if I ever need too. This program also comes with a universal AV which uses 12 AV engine like BitDefender and ESET. This program also uses analysis from Virustotal which can be a very big help if you don't trust a program you just recently downloaded from the internet. Basically, this does all the things that VooDoo Shield can (minus its sandbox and 50+ AV engines from VirusTotal) But I will recommend using this product if you are having problems with applications like me.
So those are the security products I use to protect my computer, I mean I do have ESET installed on another laptop and have a 3 device license for it and change AV but I really love BitDefender Safe File Module. So to finish up, I will list the rest of my security setup as far as window settings go.
Second Layer Web Filtering
K9 Web Protection from Blue Coat
SmartScreen Is Turn on
UAC is on default
Window Update is Turn On
Weekly Security Scanning Programs
Zemana
Hitman Pro
Emsisoft Emergency Kit
If you guys have any suggestions please let me know, like I said anyone is welcome to test this configuration out and in the future, I had been thinking about switching to Emsisoft but I'm going to wait on next year to decide if I actually will make the switch. I know Emsisoft is one of the best if not the best but AV products do change from time to time so I will wait for the time being. But again thank you guys for welcoming me to the forum and hopefully, I will see you in the comment section of one of my videos.
BitDefender Total Security 2018 (The AV I Use)
The reason I like BitDefender and use it as my AV it because I find their signatures are one of the best in the industry. They also have a firewall which I prefer over Windows Firewall, Don't get me wrong I believe Windows Firewall is great but I prefer to have more control over applications that I want to allow and BitDefender Firewall also provide Stealth Mode and Block Port Scans which indeed help to protect you on the network and remain hidden from other devices. I also love their Safe File Module but I must admit it can be a nuisance at times if you are installing certain applications or load up a game like Rocket League the first time with BitDefender installed on your system. However, I love it because, in the event that BitDefender does happen to miss let's say like ransomware, your files will be untouched by the Ransomware and prevent any modification to take place in your documents or photos. I'm aware BitDefender isn't exactly the lightest AV product in terms of memory usage, but I recommend it.
Kaspersky Anti-Ransomware (Second Line Of Defense for Ransomware)
So You guys can tell already that my setup is basically against fighting ransomware primary, Kaspersky Anti-Ransomware doesn't have an update button so its a cloud base product for businesses. But from recent testing I've done on this product, it actually does prevent malware infections as well so which is why I keep it as a second line of defense. Of course, this can't replace a product like Zemana Or Malwarebytes as a second opinion scanner because this doesn't even have a scan button. There almost isn't anything you can change on this product but it does a great job providing you a second line of defense.
Secure-A-Plus (Second Line Of Defense Whitelisting Application)
So you can maybe tell now where I got the name Cyber-A-Hunters from lol, I recently only turned to Secure-A-Plus do to the fact that VooDoo Shield was preventing me from accessing some application remotely even when I put certain commands or applications on whitelist, the program will still block them and prevent me from using let's say Hitfilm Express which is my second video editor I use or Prey which is my tracking software for my laptop. Which Secure-A-Plus I don't have a program whitelisting anything and I can remove anything from whitelisting if I ever need too. This program also comes with a universal AV which uses 12 AV engine like BitDefender and ESET. This program also uses analysis from Virustotal which can be a very big help if you don't trust a program you just recently downloaded from the internet. Basically, this does all the things that VooDoo Shield can (minus its sandbox and 50+ AV engines from VirusTotal) But I will recommend using this product if you are having problems with applications like me.
So those are the security products I use to protect my computer, I mean I do have ESET installed on another laptop and have a 3 device license for it and change AV but I really love BitDefender Safe File Module. So to finish up, I will list the rest of my security setup as far as window settings go.
Second Layer Web Filtering
K9 Web Protection from Blue Coat
SmartScreen Is Turn on
UAC is on default
Window Update is Turn On
Weekly Security Scanning Programs
Zemana
Hitman Pro
Emsisoft Emergency Kit
If you guys have any suggestions please let me know, like I said anyone is welcome to test this configuration out and in the future, I had been thinking about switching to Emsisoft but I'm going to wait on next year to decide if I actually will make the switch. I know Emsisoft is one of the best if not the best but AV products do change from time to time so I will wait for the time being. But again thank you guys for welcoming me to the forum and hopefully, I will see you in the comment section of one of my videos.
