Advanced Plus Security Xcitings Security Config 2023

Last updated
Jun 14, 2023
How it's used?
For home and private use
Operating system
macOS 15 Sequoia
On-device encryption
Other full-disk drive encryption software
Log-in security
    • Biometrics (Windows Hello PIN, TouchID, Face, Iris, Fingerprint)
    • Basic account password (insecure)
Security updates
Check for updates and Notify
Update channels
Allow stable updates only
User Access Control
Always notify
Smart App Control
Network firewall
N/A
About WiFi router
Google fiber
Real-time security
Trellix endpoint security
Firewall security
About custom security
Shadow defender and hitmanpro.alert
Periodic malware scanners
Norton power eraser and hitman pro
Malware sample testing
I do participate in malware testing. See details about my testing environment below.
Environment for malware testing
Virtual machine
Browser(s) and extensions
bitwarden free, emsi browser security, trellix endpoint security web control (using brave btw no adblock extension needed)
Secure DNS
Cloudflare WARP
Desktop VPN
Nordvpn with nordlynx and sometimes cloudflare warp
Password manager
Bitwarden free and sometimes dashlane
Maintenance tools
avg cleanup premium
File and Photo backup
pcloud 500gb
System recovery
aomei backupper
Risk factors
    • Browsing to popular websites
    • Browsing to unknown / untrusted / shady sites
    • Making audio/video calls
    • Opening email attachments
    • Downloading software and files from reputable sites
    • Gaming with third-party mods
    • Coding and development
    • Downloading malware samples
Computer specs
intel i7 6500u 12gb ddr3 500 gb samsung ssd
What I'm looking for?

Looking for maximum feedback.

Xciting

Level 2
Thread author
Jun 14, 2023
77
lemme guess trellix lol

ik u use deep instinct tho

i would get deep instinct but i cant buy too much subscriptions rn lol

or sentinel one through the cyberforce security thing i found
 

Kongo

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Feb 25, 2017
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Actually I've never used any of them. I only used Sophos Intercept X, CylanceProtect and now Deep Instinct. Otherwise I only tried home solutions
 
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HarborFront

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Oct 9, 2016
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So Shadow Defender has no issue working in Win 11? Still going strong despite its discontinuation and support?

😁
 
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HarborFront

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Oct 9, 2016
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yeah its fine i might remove
Yup, if Trellix has system (not just files) remediation capability then Shadow Defender is not needed.

A few questions

1) Why you choose an end point security software for home use over say a top-notch AV/AM like Bitdefender/Kaspersky/Norton etc?

2) Does your risk factors justify the use of an endpoint security software? Can't a top-notch AV/AM do the job?

Thanks
 
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Xciting

Level 2
Thread author
Jun 14, 2023
77
well. i just like trellix for some reason and it has better detection rates than norton and in some cases bitdefender. And its built for enterprise so the protection is really good.
 
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HarborFront

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Oct 9, 2016
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well. i just like trellix for some reason and it has better detection rates than norton and in some cases bitdefender. And its built for enterprise so the protection is really good.
Ok. Also more expensive than a home use AV/AM software

It uses McAfee engine. Seems look like it's McAfee endpoint.

Anyway it has comprehensive backup and rollback in case of a ransomware attack. It's as good as a 3rd-party one. This is superior than others which come with files rollback only or no rollback at all. Looks like you need to add another paid module for this feature


 
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