Advanced Plus Security TomLonghorn's Security Config 2023

Last updated
Dec 17, 2022
How it's used?
For home and private use
OS (desktop)
Windows 11
Other operating system
22H2, Edition: Pro
On-device encryption
Windows BitLocker
User sign-in
    • Local password
OS update
Automatically download and install system updates
User Access Control
Always notify
Smart App Control
Off by choice (This cannot be manually re-enabled)
WiFi network firewall
Router firewall is On
Malware protection
Kaspersky Security Cloud Free, WiseVector StopX
Firewall protection
Microsoft Defender Firewall for Windows 11 / 10
About custom security
WiseVector StopX - Machine Learning: High; HIPS Mode: High Security
Firewall: Windows Firewall Control
Periodic malware scanners
Malwarebytes, Emsisoft Emergency Kit
Malware samples
I do not participate in malware testing.
Default browser & extensions
Ungoogled Chromium (Default), LibreWolf (fork of Firefox), Edge, Tor Browser
Extensions: NoScript, Dark Mode, Decentraleyes, Privacy Badger, uBlock Origin, Bitdefender TrafficLight
Secure DNS
Adguard public DNS (94.140.14.14 and 94.140.15.15)
VPN
Windscribe
Password manager
KeePassXC
Security keys
None
Maintenance tools
Cleanmgr, BleachBit, Defraggler, HiBit Uninstaller
After a big update: Optimizer (by hellzerg), ShutUp10++, AppBuster, ThisIsWin11
Personal backup
Local: Macrium Reflect (External drive, USB)
Cloud: Mega.nz
How often I backup?
Scheduled
Emergency recovery
Macrium Reflect
Risk factors
    • Browsing to popular websites
    • Browsing the dark web
    • Working from home
    • Making audio/video calls
    • Opening email attachments
    • Buying from online stores, entering banks card details
    • Logging into my bank account
    • Downloading software and files from reputable sites
    • Sharing and receiving files and torrents
    • Gaming
    • Gaming with third-party mods
    • Streaming audio/video content from trusted sites or paid subscriptions
    • Coding and development
Notable changes
I switched from Avast Free to Kaspersky Free (to be compatible with WiseVector StopX) + removed CIS. I use Windows Firewall Control instead of CIS.
What I'm looking for?

Looking for minimum feedback.

Notes by Staff Team
  1. This setup may cause performance issues, system instability or conflicts between programs, and can hinder the effectiveness of the installed antivirus products.

Shadowra

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Malware protection
Avast Free Antivirus, WiseVector StopX, Comodo Internet Security

Overkill and useless. CIS => The version with the antivirus?
If you are on Comodo Firewall, it is not CIS.
Then, WiseVector and Avast together, it's not a good idea, nor with Comodo (I tried both, I had big crashes).
I would recommend you to remove one of the 3 programs and to keep WiseVector as a complement if you keep Avast, or to couple it with another antivirus (like Microsoft Defender)
 

Gandalf_The_Grey

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Overkill and useless. CIS => The version with the antivirus?
If you are on Comodo Firewall, it is not CIS.
Then, WiseVector and Avast together, it's not a good idea, nor with Comodo (I tried both, I had big crashes).
I would recommend you to remove one of the 3 programs and to keep WiseVector as a complement if you keep Avast, or to couple it with another antivirus (like Microsoft Defender)
It is also not recommended by WiseVector:

Can WiseVector StopX work alongside other security software?​

WiseVector StopX is compatible with most other security software. However, it is not recommended to install multiple AV on the same computer, so as to avoid possible conflicts and high system resource usage. Avast and AVG are incompatible with WiseVector StopX at present.
 

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