Advanced Plus Security Nautilus Security Config 2024

Thread starter Nautilus
Start date Oct 3, 2024

Last updated: Oct 1, 2024

How it's used?: For home and private use

Operating system: macOS 15 Sequoia

On-device encryption: BitLocker Device Encryption for Windows

Log-in security

- Basic account password (insecure)

Security updates: Allow security updates and latest features

Update channels: Allow stable updates only

User Access Control: Always notify

Smart App Control: On

Network firewall: Enabled

Real-time security: Windows Defender

Firewall security: Microsoft Defender Firewall with Advanced Security

About custom security: Defender is configured with Configure Defender , windows firewall hardened with the hardening tool and microsoft telemetry blocked with a scriot

Periodic malware scanners: Mwbam - eek en adwcleaner

Malware sample testing: I do not participate in malware testing

Environment for malware testing: none

Browser(s) and extensions: Edge with some security flags enabled , emsisoft browser extension , netcraft , ublock origin on medium mode and lastpass

Secure DNS: simple DNSCrypt

Desktop VPN: Windscribe pro

Password manager: lastpass

File and Photo backup: Hasleo backup suite

Subscriptions

- None

System recovery: Built in Lenovo recovery

Risk factors

- Browsing to popular websites
- Working from home
- Opening email attachments
- Buying from online stores, entering banks card details
- Logging into my bank account
- Streaming audio/video content from trusted sites or paid subscriptions

Computer specs: Lenovo ideapad 3 slim I7

What I'm looking for?: Looking for medium feedback.

Nautilus

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Thread author

Oct 3, 2024

this is the security setup i am using on my new laptop , i dont want to mess around anymore with 3rd party av software , so i will stick with windows built in security to keep it hassle free.

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