Advanced Plus Security R2D2's PC Security Configuration 2019

Last updated
Jan 18, 2019
Windows Edition
Pro
Security updates
Allow security updates and latest features
User Access Control
Always notify
Real-time security
Norton Security Deluxe 2019, MBAM Premium, OSArmor, Zemana Antilogger
Firewall security
Microsoft Defender Firewall
Periodic malware scanners
Norton Security Deluxe 2019, MBAM Premium 3.6
Malware sample testing
I do not participate in malware testing
Browser(s) and extensions
Google Chrome - Lastpass, Bitwarden, Roboform, HTTPS Everywhere, Hashpass, Speed Dial 2, Tab Wrangler, Keepass Tusk, Checker Plus for Gmail, Netcraft, Privacy Badger
Firefox Quantum - Mostly as above
MS Edge and IE - Not used
Maintenance tools
CCleaner Pro suite, Driver Easy, Registry Workshop (can't do without this one), AIDA64 Extreme, Ninite Pro, Revo Uninstaller v3, Stellar Phoenix Windows Data Recovery (thanks MalwareTips!), Get Data Back, Paragon Hard Disk Manager Professional
File and Photo backup
Macrium Reflect Home v7.2, Bvckup (real time to NAS), Goodsync (biweekly to NAS), Zoolz, Sync.com. Encrypted backups using Duplicati, Cryptomator or Boxcryptor on Google Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox & Mega
System recovery
C drive imaged incrementally 4 times a day using Macrium Reflect on desktop PCs. Laptop imaged once a week
Risk factors
    • Gaming
    • Logging into my bank account
    • Browsing to popular websites
    • Downloading software and files from reputable sites
    • Streaming audio/video content from shady sites
    • Browsing to unknown / untrusted / shady sites
    • Working from home
    • Streaming audio/video content from trusted sites or paid subscriptions
Computer specs
Desktops -

D1 - Core i7 3970x, Intel Asus Rampage IV Extreme Mobo. NVidia Titan adapter, 32 GB Gskill RAM, 256 GB Samsung 850 Pro SSD, 3 x 2 TB WD Black, 1 x Asus Blu Ray writer, 1 x LG DVD writer

D2 - Core i7 3930k, Intel Asus Tough Sabertooth Mobo. NVidia 550 adapter, 32 GB Gskill RAM, 256 GB Corsair SSD, 3 x 1 TB WD Black

Laptop - Dell Core i7 3517U CPU, 8 GB RAM, 256 GB Samsung 830 SSD, DVD writer
R2D2

R2D2

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Hey guys,

This is my Home PC and laptop security configuration. Primary router/firewall - Netgate SG 2440 running PFSense v2.4.4 P1, on FreeBSD 11.2 P4, with Snort 3.2.9 & PFBlockerNG 2.1.4. Router dual boot with OPNSense 18.7 with Suricati for testing purposes. 3 Wi-Fi AC routers (Asus x 1 running Asus Merlin, Linksys x 2 running DD-WRT) in AP mode connected via Gb LAN. No signal repeaters or range extenders.

PS - Sorry, this update is several days late. I also use Glasswire Elite with Windows Firewall. Amazingly useful software.
 
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Dhruv2193

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Good security config. Would have sugeested you to not have so many security products but the specs make it up for the performance lag u may have experienced if the specs were not so good.
 
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R2D2

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Dhruv2193 said:
Good security config. Would have sugeested you to not have so many security products but the specs make it up for the performance lag u may have experienced if the specs were not so good.
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Yeah, these PCs don't noticeably slow down. The laptop struggles once in a while so I disable MBAM's real time scanner or even Heimdal only when running on battery and if absolutely necessary. WD and the WFW are always on. I uninstalled BDTS 2019 it is awful. "Bug Defender" is a well deserved nickname. A waste of 2 licenses. Kaspersky, Norton, Emsisoft and good ol' WD work smoothly.
 
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