Advanced Security Soulbound ArcoLinux (Arch based Linux) Configuration

Thread starter Soulbound
Start date Jun 22, 2023

Last updated: Jun 22, 2023

How it's used?: For home and private use

Operating system: Linux

On-device encryption: N/A

Log-in security

- Basic account password (insecure)

Security updates: Check for updates and Notify

Network firewall: Enabled

Real-time security: Latest Linux-Hardened Kernel (with Linux-LTS and Linux Kernel as fall back options)

Firewall security: Built-in Firewall for Mac/Linux

About custom security: Additional ArcoLinux tools included

Periodic malware scanners: N/A

Malware sample testing: I do not participate in malware testing

Environment for malware testing: N/A

Browser(s) and extensions: Google Chrome with uBlock and Steven Black's Hosts imported

Password manager: KeepassXC

File and Photo backup: External drives

System recovery: Manual Backup

Risk factors

- Browsing to popular websites
- Working from home
- Making audio/video calls
- Logging into my bank account
- Gaming

Computer specs: i7 processor 10th Generation
Intel Graphics Onboard
SSD

What I'm looking for?: Not looking for any feedback.

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Jun 22, 2023

On work laptop aside I mainly use ArcoLinux (Arch Based Linux distribution) with custom tools, custom repos, Linux Hardened Kernel (with Linux and Linux LTS Kernels as fall back).
Base system is XFCE (stock DE install) but I use Awesome Window Manager and also at times QTile. Both heavily configured.
paccache hook added also to pacman hooks to save me some headaches each time I update/upgrade the system.

Occasionally I will game on the system but its mainly for work purposes.

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