Advanced Plus Security tanto259 Security Config 2019

Thread starter tanto259
Start date Apr 27, 2019

Last updated: May 22, 2019

Windows Edition: Pro

Security updates: Allow security updates and latest features

User Access Control: Always notify

Real-time security: Windows Defender

Firewall security

About custom security

Settings enforced through Group Policy

Controlled Folder at Block Mode
SmartScreen set to Block
Block at First Sight
Microsoft MAPS with High Blocking Level

Periodic malware scanners: Malwarebytes Free

Malware sample testing: I do not participate in malware testing

Browser(s) and extensions

Google Chrome

Extension: HTTPS Everywhere, Privacy Badger, Privacy Pass, 1Password X
Settings: AppContainer Lockdown, PDF Isolation, Strict Extension Content Verification

Maintenance tools: Disk Cleanup
BitLocker with XTS-AES 256 bit
Malwarebytes Windows Firewall Control
Windows Sandbox

File and Photo backup: Google Drive for Documents
External HDD for Photos

System recovery: Macrium Reflect Home Edition with Rescue Media on a USB

Risk factors

- Gaming
- Logging into my bank account
- Browsing to popular websites
- Streaming audio/video content from shady sites
- Working from home

Computer specs

Asus Zenbook Pro UX550VD

Intel Core i7-7700HQ
Intel HD Graphics 630 / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050
16GB 2400MHz DDR4
Samsung PM961 M.2 PCIe 512 GB SSD

tanto259

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Apr 27, 2019

#1

2019 Security Configuration

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oldschool

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Apr 27, 2019

#2

Nice simple setup. I would use SUA instead of Administrator. Thanks for sharing!

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JM Safe

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Apr 27, 2019

#3

Hello, good config.

Thanks for sharing.

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LDogg

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Apr 29, 2019

#4

Just add Tinywall or MWFC to compliment Windows Firewall, nothing else to add except this, great setup.

~LDogg

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tanto259

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May 22, 2019

#5

Changelog: 2019-05-22

Updated Windows 10 to the May 2019 update
Installed Malwarebytes Windows Firewall Control
Installed Windows Sandbox

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