Advanced Plus Security RoboMan's PC Security Config

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Device & operating system2
Operating system
Windows 11
OS version and support details
Windows 11 26H2
Protection & updates13
Real-time protection
  • Kaspersky Standard
  • SysHardener
Device firewall
Other - Internet Security (3rd-party)
On-device encryption
Windows BitLocker / Device Encryption
Device sign-in security
Windows Hello PIN or biometric sign-in (face / fingerprint / Touch ID)
Security updates
Allow security updates and latest features
Update channels
Allow stable updates only
User Account Control (UAC)
Always notify
Smart App Control
Off
Network firewall
Enabled
Custom security settings
  • Kaspersky Standard (Application Control set to NOT TRUST unknown files and NOT TRUST because of digital signature)
  • PatchMyPC daily schedule to avoid software vulnerabilities exploitation
  • SysHardener for general Windows Hardening and script protection
Periodic malware scanners
Emsisoft Emergency Kit
ESET Online Scanner
Malware sample testing
I do not participate in malware testing
Environment for malware testing
N/A
Browser & privacy5
Browsers and extensions
Brave
Built-in Microsoft Edge
uBlock Origin
Kaspersky Protection
Bitwarden
Secure DNS
Cloudfare DNS with Malware Protection
Desktop VPN
Windscribe
Password and passkey manager
Bitwarden
Two-factor authentication
Authy
Backup & recovery2
File and photo backups
OneDrive
Google Drive
System recovery
AOMEI Backup
Device & usage6
Main use of this computer
For home and private use
Maintenance tools
Bleachbit with a script for automated scheduled cleaning
Subscriptions
Google AI Pro (formerly Google One AI Premium), Microsoft OneDrive 100GB
Usage and exposure
Visiting familiar websites, Working from home, Making audio/video calls, Gaming, Streaming audio/video content from trusted sites or paid subscriptions
Computer specs
Feedback preference
Suggestions on the main improvements
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Last updated
Feb 17, 2026
Main use of this computer
For home and private use
Operating system
Windows 11
On-device encryption
Windows BitLocker / Device Encryption
Device sign-in security
    • Windows Hello PIN or biometric sign-in (face / fingerprint / Touch ID)
Security updates
Allow security updates and latest features
Update channels
Allow stable updates only
User Account Control (UAC)
Always notify
Smart App Control
On
Network firewall
Enabled
Real-time protection
  • Kaspersky Standard
  • SysHardener
Device firewall
Other - Internet Security (3rd-party)
Custom security settings
  • Kaspersky Standard (Application Control set to NOT TRUST unknown files and NOT TRUST because of digital signature)
  • PatchMyPC daily schedule to avoid software vulnerabilities exploitation
  • SysHardener for general Windows Hardening and script protection
Periodic malware scanners
Emsisoft Emergency Kit
ESET Online Scanner
Norton Power Eraser
Malware sample testing
I do not participate in malware testing
Environment for malware testing
N/A
Browsers and extensions
Google Chrome
Built-in Microsoft Edge
uBlock Origin
Kaspersky Protection
Bitwarden
Secure DNS
Cloudfare DNS with Malware Protection
Desktop VPN
Windscribe
Password and passkey manager
Bitwarden
Maintenance tools
Bleachbit with a script for automated scheduled cleaning
File and photo backups
OneDrive
Google Drive
Subscriptions
    • Google One Standard 200GB
    • Microsoft OneDrive 100GB
System recovery
AOMEI Backup
Usage and exposure
    • Visiting familiar websites
    • Working from home
    • Making audio/video calls
    • Opening email attachments
    • Online shopping and card payments
    • Downloading software and files from reputable sites
    • Requesting and accepting remote access
    • Gaming
    • Streaming audio/video content from trusted sites or paid subscriptions
Computer specs
Feedback preference

Suggestions on the main improvements

From the setup owner View current setup
Digmor Crusher said:
You probably don't need Cyberlock
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I'm definitely not relying on signatures alone :unsure:

Given the fact I use Excel and Word, recieve documents via online, use e-mail, and work with documents created and shared by third parties, as well as I am part of a group cloud, I feel the need of using an anti-executable or Application Control app. Else, when opening files downloaded from the cloud or the e-mail client, I rely alone on Defender's signatures or protection capabilities, and their judgment alone. I'd rather not, to be honest.

Maybe SWH is a bit overkill. Since DefenderUI offers enough ASR rules, SWH may be a little redundant. I might consider to let that app go.
 
From the setup owner View current setup
Removed
  • Kaspersky Standard (expired license, unable to buy again right now)
Added
  • BitDefender Free
  • VoodooShield CyberLock
Configured as:
  • Agressive mode, ALWAYS ON
  • Do not automatically trust child process if allowed parent process
  • Smart Firewall: Recommended

What do you think?
 
From the setup owner View current setup
Parkinsond said:
Why not Avast free?
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Considered it, but decided for BitDefender since it offers a better overall free experience. Less access to bloatware in their free version, less privacy scandals, and IMO a smarter behaviour blocker (plus an excellent signature database).
 
RoboMan said:
Considered it, but decided for BitDefender since it offers a better overall free experience. Less access to bloatware in their free version, less privacy scandals, and IMO a smarter behaviour blocker (plus an excellent signature database).
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I've always liked BD. Free version has essentials except for memory protection IIRC. VS* is optional AFAIC.

*It will always be Voodooshield to me. 😜
 
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oldschool said:
I've always liked BD. Free version has essentials except for memory protection IIRC. VS* is optional AFAIC.

*It will always be Voodooshield to me. 😜
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Yes, it lacks some important modules IMO, such as the following:

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From the setup owner View current setup
Parkinsond said:
Those are availabe in Avast free.
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Do you think Avast/AVG Free offer a more comprehensive and a smarter more complete protection than BD Free? Do you think, in ransomware attack or a RAT infection, Avast will perform better than BD Free? (take CyberLock out of the picture)
 
RoboMan said:
Do you think Avast/AVG Free offer a more comprehensive and a smarter more complete protection than BD Free? Do you think, in ransomware attack or a RAT infection, Avast will perform better than BD Free? (take CyberLock out of the picture)
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Yes, I do.
B is missing memory scan; it will wait until ClickFix attack is executed to be detected by its behavioral analysis, if it was lucky to detect.
Avast free has memory scan; it may abort the attack before full execution; in addition, it has a decent behavioral analysis.
Avast free definitely has extras compared ot B free, and scores higher according to both independent lab tests and @Shadowra tests.
 
Kongo said:
Didn't somebody test that and found out that those modules are actually active but not customizable in the free version?
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I do not think so; they must disable such modules to motivate subscribing to the paid version.
Only Avast provides a near complete free version, but they have a different target: data collection and security telemetry.
 
Parkinsond said:
I do not think so; they must disable such modules to motivate subscribing to the paid version.
Only Avast provides a near complete free version, but they have a different target: data collection and security telemetry.
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SeriousHoax

Serious Discussion Post in thread 'Data leak: Avast Free or Bitdefender Free?'

Nunzio_77 said:
I have confirmation from Bitdefender support that the default image options are the default ones in Bitdefender Free:

View attachment 287845
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I don't think so unless something changed lately 🤔 It doesn't match with my own tests. Early last year, I found malwares for which BDTS's memory scanning was triggered shortly after running a malware.
I ran the same sample in BD Free and the detection occurred at a later stage by BD's behavior blocker ATC, not by memory scanning as it doesn't have it.
The scan script option in BD is AMSI. BD already has their own script emulation engine so it can scan...
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Jonny Quest said:
Yes, some processes may be active, start about here.
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@Parkinsond
@Nunzio_77 posted this later in the thread:
Here is the confirmation received from Bitdefender staff:

To clarify, Shield's advanced options are locked in the free version and this means that they cannot be customized, however they are indeed active and functional.
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... so I don't know.
 
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