- Nov 18, 2020
- 94
Trialling Bitdefender. Not unhappy with Windows Defender, just felt a bit sluggish at times
rndmblk 's laptop config 2021 - KIS, SWH
- Thread starter rndmblk
- Start date
- Last updated
- Sep 21, 2021
- How it's used?
- For home and private use
- Operating system
- Windows 10
- On-device encryption
- Log-in security
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- Biometrics (Windows Hello PIN, TouchID, Face, Iris, Fingerprint)
- Security updates
- Allow security updates and latest features
- User Access Control
- Always notify
- Smart App Control
- Network firewall
- Real-time security
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Kaspersky Internet Security
- Firewall security
- About custom security
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RTP:
- Kasperksy Internet Security, default settings except disabli Safe Money
Firewall:
- Kaspersky Internet Security with default firewall settings
OS Hardening:
- Simple Windows Hardening with 'Basic Recommended Settings'. However, enable Remote Access due to connecting to my laptop from another PC at home.
- Periodic malware scanners
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- HitmanPro, Emsisoft Emergency Kit
- Malware sample testing
- I do not participate in malware testing
- Browser(s) and extensions
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- Edge Chromium, balanced Tracking Protection
- Extensions - uBlock Origin, ClearURLs, Bitwarden
- uBlock Origin in Basic mode and default lists selected
- Secure DNS
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NextDNS, using all 'Security' lists and OISD 'Privacy' list.
- Desktop VPN
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ProtonVPN free
- Password manager
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Bitwarden
- Maintenance tools
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SUMo for software updates
Autoruns for managing which applications run at start
ProcExp for reviewing processes in memory
Autorun and ProcExp configured to check virtustotal.com
- File and Photo backup
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OneDrive
- System recovery
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Macrium Reflect: Daily > Weekly > Monthly schedule
- Risk factors
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- Working from home
- Browsing to popular websites
- Opening email attachments
- Buying from online stores, entering banks card details
- Logging into my bank account
- Streaming audio/video content from shady sites
- Computer specs
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Older Surface laptop
i7-7600U CPU
GPU inbuilt
16G RAM (not sure on type)
256 GB SSD
- Notable changes
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21/09: Reinstalled Windows. Kept mostly same software but using mostly default settings
29/04: Some minor changes to KIS settings based on reviewing suggestions in Kaspersky forums here at MT
25/04: Back to KIS again. Got a free 1yr licence through work
13/01: KIS -> MS Defender. My KIS trial went fine but as I'm no longer using the work application that was running slow with MS Defender I'm back to the inbuilt protection option.
31/12: Added details to the new fields requested in the security configuration thread
30/12: Added Autoruns
- What I'm looking for?
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Looking for medium feedback.
- Nov 18, 2020
- 94
Had a custom app not work with BitDefender (in development in an academic environment so not a 'proper' published app). Next app I tried was Kaspersky Internet Security and it worked
- Aug 17, 2014
- 10,944
@rndmblk
You may like trying out "Autoruns" from Windows Sysinternals
You may like trying out "Autoruns" from Windows Sysinternals
Autoruns - Sysinternals
See what programs are configured to startup automatically when your system boots and you login.
docs.microsoft.com
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- Nov 18, 2020
- 94
Thanks @silversurfer I grabbed it just now. It seems like a good tool to check for unnecessary apps from both a pc performance point of view as well as potentially malicious additions@rndmblk
You may like trying out "Autoruns" from Windows Sysinternals
Autoruns - Sysinternals
See what programs are configured to startup automatically when your system boots and you login.docs.microsoft.com
- Nov 18, 2020
- 94
Posted my Kaspersky settings to - Kaspersky Internet Security, settings posted to Q&A - Kaspersky Internet Security 2021 settings suggestion
Thanks @Soulbound and @harlan4096 for sharing their recommendations for Kaspersky 2020
Thanks @Soulbound and @harlan4096 for sharing their recommendations for Kaspersky 2020
- Nov 18, 2020
- 94
I'm back to MS based real time protection. I didn't have any problems with KIS but as I no longer need to use the work application that had been having issues with MS Defender I didn't see a need to continue with KIS. I appreciate the 30+ day trial the vendors offer
- Nov 18, 2020
- 94
Like a yoyo I am back to KIS again. My work IT team had 1 year licences available so couldn't resist KIS is configured to act as Default-Deny for any applications not in the KSN.
KIS is configured to act as Default-Deny for any applications not in the KSN.
- Nov 18, 2020
- 94
I've made two minor setting changes to KIS and have now implented Protected Folders via Manage Resources as outlined here - KIS/KTS/KSC Cloud - Implementing Protected Folders via Manage Resources
- Nov 18, 2020
- 94
After reinstalling Windows (not for malware but just general performance) I reinstalled basically the same software. However, I've gone for mainly default settings rather than a bit more advanced configuration. I don't have as much time to tweak settings/review false positives. Hopefully protection is still good if not optimal.
