Advanced Plus Security RoboMan's Security Configuration | 2026

Last updated
Jan 2, 2026
How it's used?
For home and private use
Operating system
Windows 11
On-device encryption
BitLocker Device Encryption for Windows
Log-in security
    • Biometrics (Windows Hello PIN, TouchID, Face, Iris, Fingerprint)
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
  • BitDefender Free
  • SysHardener
  • VoodooShield CyberLock
Firewall security
Other - Internet Security (3rd-party)
About custom security
  • BitDefender Free
  • VoodooShield CyberLock with ALWAYS ON (AGRESSIVE) configuration
  • PatchMyPC daily schedule to avoid software vulnerabilities exploitation
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
Browser(s) and extensions
Google Chrome
Built-in Microsoft Edge
uBlock Origin
Kaspersky Protection
Bitwarden
Secure DNS
Cloudfare DNS with Malware Protection
Desktop VPN
Windscribe
Password manager
Bitwarden
Maintenance tools
Bleachbit with a script for automated scheduled cleaning
File and Photo backup
OneDrive
Subscriptions
    • Microsoft OneDrive 100GB
System recovery
AOMEI Backup
Risk factors
    • Browsing to popular websites
    • Making audio/video calls
    • Opening email attachments
    • Buying from online stores, entering banks card details
    • 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
Notable changes
01/02/2026 switched from Kaspersky (expired license) to BitDefender Free + VS CyberLock
What I'm looking for?

Looking for medium feedback.

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.
 
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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?
 
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RoboMan said:
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?
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Your ok with that setup.
 
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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).
 
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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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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)
 
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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)
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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.
 
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