Basic Security Spawn's W10 Security 2021

Thread starter Ink
Start date Feb 7, 2021

Last updated: Feb 9, 2021

How it's used?

Operating system: Windows 10

On-device encryption

Log-in security

- Biometrics (Windows Hello PIN, TouchID, Face, Iris, Fingerprint)

Security updates: Allow security updates and latest features

User Access Control: Notify me only when programs try to make changes to my computer

Smart App Control

Network firewall

Real-time security: Microsoft Defender Antivirus

Firewall security: Microsoft Defender Firewall

About custom security

Configured via Local Group Policy Editor

Microsoft Defender Antivirus settings:

Block at First Sight

Microsoft Defender SmartScreen settings:

SmartScreen - Warn and prevent bypass
App Install Control - Warn me before installing apps from outside the Store
Site Control - Blocked from visiting potentially malicious sites [currently testing]

Periodic malware scanners: Malwarebytes AdwCleaner

Malware sample testing: I do not participate in malware testing

Browser(s) and extensions

Microsoft Edge
Using Bing.com for earning Reward Points.

uBlock Origin (Edge Addons Store)
NordVPN Browser Extension with Block WebRTC and CyberSec (Chrome Web Store)

Secure DNS: NordVPN DNS via native apps

Desktop VPN

NordVPN for Windows client:

Auto-connect
KillSwitch disabled
Split tunneling for OneDrive and Spotify apps

Password manager: Microsoft Passwords
Microsoft Authenticator

Maintenance tools

Storage Sense:

Scheduled weekly
Temp files excluding Downloads

Self-cleaning browser for Cache clearance

File and Photo backup: Microsoft OneDrive

System recovery: File copied to external drive, offline storage.

Risk factors

- Browsing to popular websites
- Opening email attachments
- Buying from online stores, entering banks card details
- Sharing and receiving files and torrents
- Streaming audio/video content from shady sites

Computer specs: MSI
Intel Core i7 (4th gen)
Nvidia 765M
8GB RAM
128 GB SSD (OS) + 1 TB HDD (DATA)

Notable changes

February 7th, 2021

Fresh installation.

February 9th, 2021

Uninstalled Opera GX - too many settings to configure and tweak.
Uninstalled many optional Windows features
Installed Microsoft 365, Steam, Epic Games, NordVPN app and addons.

February 18th, 2021

Configured App & RTP with Group Policy Editor

What I'm looking for?: Looking for medium feedback.

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Ink

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Feb 9, 2021

#21

Andy Ful said:
I assume that you did not use 3rd party tools to clean up the disk, Windows Registry, etc.

Due to Geek Uninstaller. I no longer use these programs.

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Feb 9, 2021

#22

SecureKongo said:
Fair enough, but then I'd recommend not using a VPN in general instead of using OperaVPN which basically is only good for unblocking geo restricted content. Privacy wise it's just worse than not using a VPN at all.

Replaced Opera GX with Microsoft Edge. Installed both NordVPN and NordVPN extension.

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