- Jan 28, 2016
- 12
- Additional Backup: Synology DS415+ NAS for local backups. Crashplan offsite backup. Glacial storage with Amazon.
- Virtual Machines: vmware Workstation Pro 12
- Router: Custom built currently running Untangle
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Sman's Work in progress Config
- Thread starter Sman
- Start date
- Dec 17, 2014
- 1,355
Looks good to me I can't find anything wrong with it.
- Jan 28, 2016
- 12
Thank you.Looks good to me I can't find anything wrong with it.
- Jun 9, 2013
- 6,720
Looks good to me, nothing to add.
Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for sharing.
- Aug 6, 2014
- 1,044
Looks very strong, even without the debating ones.
Also good choice to use Norton (apart from the fact you've got a work license), since I also use it and I am very happy with it.
From the list of the debating softwares, I've only used herprotect and Deepfreeze. I surely recommend herprotect to clean up a heavily infected system, since it uses that much engines, but of course it's not a second opinion scanner like MBAM since herprotect sometimes has a lot of false positives. So I would rather recommend it to do a scan with it once a year or so, and keep mbam as main second opinion scanner, but again that's my impression about the product.
About deep freeze, it can be handy especially when doing malware testing or hunting, but I see that you don't download malware samples, so it isn't really needed there since you already have a lot of software running to protect you. But if you are able to get a license, then of course don't hesitate to try it out! And Acronis Trueimage is also good, so you don't need deep freeze imo
About the rest of the debating ones, just try them out and see if you like them, or ask some advice to other members, who actually used it or are using it.
I don't have any software to add actually since, you've covered the malware and privacy protection section very good.
So stay safe and enjoy the forums!
Also good choice to use Norton (apart from the fact you've got a work license), since I also use it and I am very happy with it.
From the list of the debating softwares, I've only used herprotect and Deepfreeze. I surely recommend herprotect to clean up a heavily infected system, since it uses that much engines, but of course it's not a second opinion scanner like MBAM since herprotect sometimes has a lot of false positives. So I would rather recommend it to do a scan with it once a year or so, and keep mbam as main second opinion scanner, but again that's my impression about the product.
About deep freeze, it can be handy especially when doing malware testing or hunting, but I see that you don't download malware samples, so it isn't really needed there since you already have a lot of software running to protect you. But if you are able to get a license, then of course don't hesitate to try it out! And Acronis Trueimage is also good, so you don't need deep freeze imo
About the rest of the debating ones, just try them out and see if you like them, or ask some advice to other members, who actually used it or are using it.
I don't have any software to add actually since, you've covered the malware and privacy protection section very good.
So stay safe and enjoy the forums!
- Oct 16, 2015
- 970
@Sman
Excellent config, all necessary security measures are covered!
Make sure you have a system image of a known good state of your system (created with Acronis True Image), so that you can use it to restore that exact state in case of a disaster. (just a reminder, I'm sure you already got it covered)
Regarding AppGuard/NVT EXE Radar Pro: NVT EXE Radar Pro is one of the most powerful, if not the most powerful, anti-executable applications I have ever tested. It is effective, reliable and versatile in its function. Moreover, the upcoming versions are most likely going to be freeware, and a new build of the software is due to be released soon. (check here here for more information and updates from the developer)
I have not extensively tested AppGuard, however based on the feedback from other members here in MalwareTips, you can safely assume that it is a worthwhile piece of software, and it is also compatible with NVT EXE Radar Pro with proper configuration.
The technology behind RollBack Rx relies on creating low-level copies of your system onto your storage drive, utilizing proprietary methods of doing so while taking very little space and allowing for instantaneous recovery of your system, or of individual files. While the concept sounds extremely powerful, RollBack Rx has certain drawbacks, such as certain malfunctions on SSD drives, it is also prone to render the system unbootable during the installation of certain critical Windows updates, and it might conflict with software that modify or protect the master boot record of your system.
Spybot Anti-Beacon is currently one of the most trusted solutions to eliminate or, ar least, hinder the functions of the Microsoft Telemetry data mining modules - I doubt there is any other software that can offer more options than Spybot Anti-Beacon.
An reliable alternative (local) password manager to LastPass, is the free and open-source KeePass application, which boasts a wide range of security mechanisms/features (the fact that it is open-source would also mean that anyone can inspect its source code for potentially malicious functions, and perhaps even compile a trusted build of their own).
And, well, that's pretty much it, as far as I'm concerned.
You're good to go!
Thanks for sharing your config with us!
P.S. I recommend you rename the title of this threat so that it denotes your forum username.
Excellent config, all necessary security measures are covered!
Make sure you have a system image of a known good state of your system (created with Acronis True Image), so that you can use it to restore that exact state in case of a disaster. (just a reminder, I'm sure you already got it covered
)Regarding AppGuard/NVT EXE Radar Pro: NVT EXE Radar Pro is one of the most powerful, if not the most powerful, anti-executable applications I have ever tested. It is effective, reliable and versatile in its function. Moreover, the upcoming versions are most likely going to be freeware, and a new build of the software is due to be released soon. (check here here for more information and updates from the developer)
I have not extensively tested AppGuard, however based on the feedback from other members here in MalwareTips, you can safely assume that it is a worthwhile piece of software, and it is also compatible with NVT EXE Radar Pro with proper configuration.
The technology behind RollBack Rx relies on creating low-level copies of your system onto your storage drive, utilizing proprietary methods of doing so while taking very little space and allowing for instantaneous recovery of your system, or of individual files. While the concept sounds extremely powerful, RollBack Rx has certain drawbacks, such as certain malfunctions on SSD drives, it is also prone to render the system unbootable during the installation of certain critical Windows updates, and it might conflict with software that modify or protect the master boot record of your system.
Spybot Anti-Beacon is currently one of the most trusted solutions to eliminate or, ar least, hinder the functions of the Microsoft Telemetry data mining modules - I doubt there is any other software that can offer more options than Spybot Anti-Beacon.
An reliable alternative (local) password manager to LastPass, is the free and open-source KeePass application, which boasts a wide range of security mechanisms/features (the fact that it is open-source would also mean that anyone can inspect its source code for potentially malicious functions, and perhaps even compile a trusted build of their own).
And, well, that's pretty much it, as far as I'm concerned.
You're good to go!
Thanks for sharing your config with us!
P.S. I recommend you rename the title of this threat so that it denotes your forum username.
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- Dec 4, 2013
- 2,800
Hello Sman. I must say your variety of proven software denotes an openness toward testing the "tech waters" in order to find the configuration which best suits you. I agree with what has already been so eloquently spoken!
Here I'll share how to set Chrome's built in third party cookie blocker:
I agree with what has already been so eloquently spoken! Here I'll share how to set Chrome's built in third party cookie blocker:
- Click the Chrome menu
on the browser toolbar.
- Select Settings.
- Click Show advanced settings.
- In the "Privacy" section, click the Content settings button. Select "Block third-party cookies and site data"
- After this you'll see
in the address bar whenever a cookie has been blocked.
- You may also mark the circle "Keep site data only until browser is closed".
- After this you'll see
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- Jan 25, 2016
- 219
Look good, I have just added NVT Exe Radar Pro Beta and I feel that it's good.
You can consider to add it in.
You can consider to add it in.
- Oct 23, 2012
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- Mar 15, 2011
- 13,070
Very good on the configuration
Regarding on those debate, actually Appguard and NVT Exe Radar Pro have little difference when it comes on configuration/maintenance of ruleset but both can give you the satisfaction of lock-down mode. (So choose one for anti-exe based)
Rollback software that produce snapshots are fine than Virtualize the whole desktop because of isolation process that can suffer issues when you try to exclude them.
Regarding on those debate, actually Appguard and NVT Exe Radar Pro have little difference when it comes on configuration/maintenance of ruleset but both can give you the satisfaction of lock-down mode. (So choose one for anti-exe based)
Rollback software that produce snapshots are fine than Virtualize the whole desktop because of isolation process that can suffer issues when you try to exclude them.
- Jan 28, 2016
- 12
Thank you for the info! I actually do use KeePass (neglected to mention it) and have for a really long time. Yep - my Acronis images are always updated and well protect. I have these both locally, on my network (Synology) and offsite.@Sman
Excellent config, all necessary security measures are covered!
Make sure you have a system image of a known good state of your system (created with Acronis True Image), so that you can use it to restore that exact state in case of a disaster. (just a reminder, I'm sure you already got it covered
Regarding AppGuard/NVT EXE Radar Pro: NVT EXE Radar Pro is one of the most powerful, if not the most powerful, anti-executable applications I have ever tested. It is effective, reliable and versatile in its function. Moreover, the upcoming versions are most likely going to be freeware, and a new build of the software is due to be released soon. (check here here for more information and updates from the developer)
I have not extensively tested AppGuard, however based on the feedback from other members here in MalwareTips, you can safely assume that it is a worthwhile piece of software, and it is also compatible with NVT EXE Radar Pro with proper configuration.
The technology behind RollBack Rx relies on creating low-level copies of your system onto your storage drive, utilizing proprietary methods of doing so while taking very little space and allowing for instantaneous recovery of your system, or of individual files. While the concept sounds extremely powerful, RollBack Rx has certain drawbacks, such as certain malfunctions on SSD drives, it is also prone to render the system unbootable during the installation of certain critical Windows updates, and it might conflict with software that modify or protect the master boot record of your system.
Spybot Anti-Beacon is currently one of the most trusted solutions to eliminate or, ar least, hinder the functions of the Microsoft Telemetry data mining modules - I doubt there is any other software that can offer more options than Spybot Anti-Beacon.
An reliable alternative (local) password manager to LastPass, is the free and open-source KeePass application, which boasts a wide range of security mechanisms/features (the fact that it is open-source would also mean that anyone can inspect its source code for potentially malicious functions, and perhaps even compile a trusted build of their own).
- Mar 15, 2011
- 13,070
@Sman: Both have important features covered on their limited free version, just choose one from them since your main primary target is browsers to protect against exploit attacks.
What are your experiences with Norton? I am thinking of purchasing a Norton license as well.
- Dec 4, 2013
- 2,800
Although I personally feel comfortable with Norton on Windows 8.1, I've known some who've not been fond of it's performance on different systems. For this reason, I would recommend a trial run before deciding on purchasing which is also a good method before buying a new car as well!
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herdProtect as you probably know uses 64+ Anti-Virus and Anti-Malware engines which as you probably can guess SHOULD get maximum detection. The problem with it is that unknown files get uploaded and you need to run a scan 30+ minutes later, it should tell you there and then if it is malicious and the signatures they have in the cloud are quite outdated.
- Aug 30, 2015
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- Dec 4, 2013
- 2,800
I have used both, MBAE & HMPA, and although each are worthy protections, I have chosen HitmanPro for it's greater scope of protection. Either (but not both) are worthy choices, and each are well developed products, but the final factor should depend upon your own personal preference.
Thanks!
Thanks!
- Jan 28, 2016
- 12
I had some issues with Norton lately. False positives and crashing when scanning (2 of the 3 systems that are using it; continues even after fresh installs). I am thinking of replacing it. Any recommendations?
NOTE: it looks like my configuration was nuked in the wizard update?
NOTE: it looks like my configuration was nuked in the wizard update?
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