Advanced Security Spymode's Laptop Config 2024

Last updated
Oct 15, 2024
How it's used?
For home and private use
Operating system
Other
Other operating system
Win 11 Pro (23H2)
On-device encryption
N/A
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
About WiFi router
Provided by ISP and MikroTik with Firewall rules
Real-time security
Microsoft Defender Antivirus
Firewall security
Microsoft Defender Firewall with Advanced Security
About custom security
Hard_Configurator 7 ( thanks to @AndyFul @Gandalf_The_Grey )
  • Windows 11 SAC ON Recommended Settings
  • ConfigureDefender: High settings
  • DocumentsAntiExploit: MS Office ON1 and Disable VBA in MS Office ON
  • FirewallHardening: Recommended H_C
  • Block Sponsors
WhitelistCloud standalone version

Exploit Protection settings ( thanks to @Umbra )
Edge flags ( thanks to @oldschool ) and Policy

Browser's cache and Temp folders in the RAMDisk ( thanks to @TairikuOkami )
Periodic malware scanners
Norton Power Eraser and Sophos Scan & Clean
Malware sample testing
I do not participate in malware testing
Environment for malware testing
N/A
Browser(s) and extensions
Microsoft Edge with
uBlock Origin Dynamic and Static rules ( thanks to @ErzCrz )
Bitdefender TrafficLight
and Bonjourr as extensions
Secure DNS
Cloudflare DoH on MikroTik
Desktop VPN
N/A
Password manager
Joplin app <-> Nextcloud sync with end-to-end encryption
Aegis app ( Two-factor authentication Manager )
Maintenance tools
Driver & Support Assistant
File and Photo backup
Copy/Paste on secondary HDD
Subscriptions
    • None
System recovery
Windows Disc image
Risk factors
    • Browsing to popular websites
    • Buying from online stores, entering banks card details
    • Logging into my bank account
    • Sharing and receiving files and torrents
    • Gaming
    • Streaming audio/video content from trusted sites or paid subscriptions
Computer specs
HP ProBook 455 G8 @AMD Ryzen 5 5600U
  • RAM: 16 GB ( G.Skill DDR4 )
  • SSD: 500 GB ( SK Hynix Gold P31 )
What I'm looking for?

Looking for medium feedback.

harlan4096 said:
No VPN and / or PassWord Manager?

For File and Photo backup, no cloud services?

Thanks for sharing :)
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No VPN
No Cloud services for photo/file >> secondary hdd

Passwords on Android:
Joplin app <-> Nextcloud sync with end-to-end encryption
Aegis app (Two-factor authentication Manager)

Brahman said:
Is your doh on mikrotik?
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Yes
Firewall rules

Jonny Quest said:
@Spymode I like how you acknowledged all the members who helped in your PC setup, configuration 👏👏
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Thx ^^
 
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