Advanced Plus Security Overkill's Linux Mint Config 2021

[Overkill]

This is pretty much what I have installed, but will fine-tune it tommorrow.

 

[sepik]

Hello,
Just my suggestions. Do not use firewall that relys on the WFP. Its easy to bypass. Instead, use a firewall that have a own firewall kernel mode driver and loads in ring 012 before windows own "firewall".

 

[Gandalf_The_Grey]

Good setup

Some suggestions:
Best for security would be working from a standard user account.
Set UAC to always notify to prevent UAC bypasses.
No need to mention SwitchDefaultDeny, because it's part of Hard_Configurator and does nothing in your defense but can be used to temporarily pause your defenses.
Zemana AntiMalware 3.0 Free is not really developed anymore, good alternatives would be Norton Power Eraser or Kaspersky Virus Removal tool.
VoodooShield and KB SSL Enforcer are IMO not really needed with this setup, the Overkill part of your setup?

EDIT: because of your light Hard_Configurator settings (Windows 10 Basic Recommended Settings) it makes sense to use VS for a double check on EXE and MSI files. Maybe the AutoPilot mode would be enough for that?

 

[harlan4096]

@Overkill:

You may set UAC to Always Notify.

In Photos and Files Backup , consider also cloud services.

In Periodic Scanners, You should change ZAM3 to EmsiSoft Emergengy Kit and add HitManPro Free.

A PassWord Manager would be welcome also.

Please kindly reflect Your changes editing Your config, and announcing them here, thanks for sharing

 

[sepik]

I comply, do not use any "password managers" softwares that connects to internet. I recommend old way, your brain. Challenge-Response is traditional way aka PGP, but it does have a flaw(s). Many military agencies use this tech in a general communication in between... cant say more, because im in the military reserve.

 

[Overkill]

Finished with my current config

 

[Thales]

I comply, do not use any "password managers" softwares that connects to internet. I recommend old way, your brain. Challenge-Response is traditional way aka PGP, but it does have a flaw(s). Many military agencies use this tech in a general communication in between... cant say more, because im in the military reserve.

There are password managers that use offline solutions. Keepass, KeepassXC, Sticky password.
I prefer the offline password managers.

 

[rndmblk]

May I ask why you went for H_C with basic recommended and VS rather than H_C 'normal' recommended settings and no VS?

 

[Overkill]

I have finally made the switch to Linux! Any tips and tricks would be greatly appreciated!

 

[Protomartyr]

Which distro did you pick?

 

[Overkill]

Which distro did you pick?

Linux Mint

 

[Overkill]

I updated my config just a tad

 

[ForgottenSeer 72227]

I have finally made the switch to Linux! Any tips and tricks would be greatly appreciated!

As with Windows, just make sure you continue to practice safe computing/online habits. Linux is more secure than Windows, largely due to the fact that it's market share on the desktop is quite low in comparison...so it's typically not a target. That being said there is still malware out there for Linux. If anything you could add (if you haven't already) GUFW, which is a GUI for uncomplicated firewall (ufw). There are AV's for Linux, but it's debatable if it's warranted.

If anything don't go copying and pasting every command line string that you may see unless you know what it does. Mostly stick to the app store for installing apps. Since you are using Linux Mint which is based of Debain/Ubuntu, you can also add PPAs which allows you to install apps that may not be in the store. So similarly be careful which PPAs you add (if you add any).

Moral of the story, mostly just practice good computing hygiene and you should be fine. Same can be said for any OS really.

 

[Overkill]

Updated config. I was forced to put Home for OS Licensing
Request...Is it possible to add some categories for Linux?

 

[harlan4096]

This should be requested to @Jack and/or @Spawn

 

[Overkill]

Updated

 

[bayasdev]

Linux Mint

Ubuntu/Debian based distros are the best choice if you need good support and documentation available on the web

 

[Overkill]

Ubuntu/Debian based distros are the best choice if you need good support and documentation available on the web

I've tried so many distros...Debian, Ubuntu, all 3 DE's of Mint, Pop OS, MX Linux, Zorin, Q4OS, Ubuntu Mate, Fedora, openSUSE, Puppy, antiX, Peppermint, Kubuntu, RebornOS, Ultimate and LXLE but I keep coming back to Linux Mint!

 

[Ink]

Updated config. I was forced to put Home for OS Licensing
Request...Is it possible to add some categories for Linux?

Please check below Operating system, an optional form for Linux distro.

 

[Overkill]

Updated just a tad