Advanced Plus Security tidyloop's PC Security Config

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Last updated
Oct 17, 2023
Main use of this computer
For home and private use
Operating system
macOS 15 Sequoia
OS version and support details
N/A
On-device encryption
Windows BitLocker / Device Encryption
Device sign-in security
    • Account password
Security updates
Allow security updates and latest features
Update channels
Allow stable updates only
User Account Control (UAC)
Always notify
Smart App Control
Off
Network firewall
Enabled
Router and network details
ASUS router with Trend 'AiProtection' enabled
Real-time protection
Microsoft Defender with ConfigureDefender set to HIGH
Device firewall
Microsoft Defender Firewall
Custom security settings
- Disabled Memory Integrity protection due to VMWare Workstation requirements

- Hard_Configurator - Applied 'Windows_10_Recommended_Enhanced'.

Hide 'Run As Administrator' is off. Set Block PowerShell Script = OFF due to some scripts like UpdateHub (Recommended_Enhanced profile blocks powershell.exe and powershell_ise.exe under Block Sponsors which blocks PowerShell scripts from running with standard rights).

- Run as a 'standard user' by default, using Rus As for admin
- FirewallHardening with all LOLBins and MS Office selected
Periodic malware scanners
Hitman Pro
Malware sample testing
I do not participate in malware testing
Environment for malware testing
N/A
Browsers and extensions
Microsoft Edge. Extensions - uBlock Origin, Bitdefender Traffic Light, 1password, SponsorBlock
Secure DNS
NextDNS. NextDNS. Security: All settings enabled. Privacy: HaGeZi - Multi NORMAL block list enabled. Other settings per GitHub - yokoffing/NextDNS-Config: Setup guide for NextDNS, a DoH proxy with advanced capabilities.
Desktop VPN
AdGuard VPN
Password and passkey manager
1password
Maintenance tools
PatchMyPC and RuckZuck for software updates
Autoruns, Process Explorer configured to check virtustotal.com
File and photo backups
OneDrive
System recovery
EaseUS - copy saved on portable USB drive kept disconnected when not copying images to it
Usage and exposure
    • Visiting familiar websites
    • Working from home
    • Making audio/video calls
    • Opening email attachments
    • Online shopping and card payments
    • Logging into my bank account
    • Downloading software and files from reputable sites
    • Streaming audio/video content from trusted sites or paid subscriptions
Computer specs
2020 Dell XPS Laptop. Intel CPU and GPU. 16GB RAM. 256GB SSD.
Notable changes
15/10/23: Replaced SUMo with PatchMyPC, UpdateHub and RuckZuck (they don't cover as many applications)
16/10/23: - Disabled Memory Integrity protection due to VMWare Workstation requirements.
Adjusted setting in Hard_Configurator, slightly decreasing protection, due to compatibility type issues.
Added Bitdefender Traffic Light extension and AdGuard VPN.
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