Advanced Plus Security Thiagoo Security Configuration 2021

Last updated
Jul 10, 2021
How it's used?
For home and private use
Operating system
Windows 10
Other operating system
Ubuntu 20.04
On-device encryption
Log-in security
Security updates
Allow security updates and latest features
User Access Control
Always notify
Smart App Control
Network firewall
Real-time security
Hardened Microsoft Defender
Firewall security
Microsoft Defender Firewall
About custom security
Memory Integrity enabled in Core Isolation
Mandatory ASLR enabled
Controlled Folders enabled
Simple Windows Hardening
ConfigureDefender set to Maximum
FirewallHardening set to LOLBins, Recommended H_C
Windows features like IE11, SMB and printing disabled to reduce attack surface

Edge Chromium with custom Exploit Protection settings and flags:
#smooth-scrolling (enabled)
#enable-gpu-rasterization (enabled)
#load-media-router-component-extension (disabled)
#disallow-doc-written-script-loads (enabled)
#post-quantum-cecpq2 (enabled)
#block-insecure-private-network-requests (enabled)
#enable-parallel-downloading (enabled)
#edge-experimental-tracking-prevention-features (enabled)
#strict-origin-isolation (enabled)
Periodic malware scanners
HitmanPro and AdwCleaner
Malware sample testing
I do not participate in malware testing
Browser(s) and extensions
Edge Chromium

uBlock Origin
Bitwarden
Bitdefender TrafficLight
Secure DNS
Cloudflare 1.1.1.1
Desktop VPN
None
Password manager
Bitwarden
Maintenance tools
Process Explorer
Autoruns
Raxco PerfectDisk (defrag)
ThrottleStop
File and Photo backup
Google Drive
System recovery
Macrium Reflect 7 Free, backup is stored on secondary HDD
Risk factors
    • Working from home
    • Browsing to popular websites
    • Downloading software and files from reputable sites
    • Gaming
    • Streaming audio/video content from shady sites
    • Coding and development
Computer specs
Acer Nitro 5 AN515-52
Intel i7 8750h
NVIDIA GeForce 1050ti 4GB
16GB RAM DDR4

128GB SSD
1TB HDD
Notable changes
-Switched to Microsoft account
-Added Ubuntu 20.04 to Linux Distro (dual boot)
What I'm looking for?

Looking for maximum feedback.

Thiagoo

Level 3
Thread author
May 10, 2021
66
A new version of my previous Security Configuration for 2021, this time using only Windows built-in security options. This configuration uses less resources and from my view it's considerably better than the previous one.

Any feedback is appreciated!
 
F

ForgottenSeer 85179

Take a look at NextDNS and Quad9 as Cloudflare isn't that good:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wSAWCMTwPiU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=imlFubYv8YY

Also, with an online Windows account, you can use Windows Hello which is more secure than a password.
A local attacker also can't get into your system with online account, but local accounts can be circumstanced.

And last but not least, you can convert your Admin account into an limited/ restricted account to decrease attack surface (y)
 

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