Desktop Security Configuration

Basic Information

PC Environment: Home / Private

Security Awareness: Advanced

Exposure to Malware: Not in a long time

Infection Rate: Rarely

Level of security risk: Medium
Intervals between Personal data backups: Monthly
Intervals between Virus scans: Weekly
Intervals between System cleanup and optimization: Monthly
Intervals between System Image backups: - 

Device Information

Operating system: Windows 10
Windows Edition: Pro 
Build: 1909

System Type: 64 bit OS

User Account Type: Administrator - Local account 

Computer Settings

User Account Control: Always Notify (Maximum) 
Smartscreen: Enabled 

Security Updates: Automatic Updates - All security and feature updates 
Security Protection Settings: Custom - Major changes for Increased Security

Remote Settings: Disabled

Windows Backup: Disabled

System Restore: Enabled for OS Drive
System Tweaks and Hardening

Real-time Protection

Main Malware Protection: Windows Defender Antivirus (at Maximum Security)

Main Cloud Anti-Virus: -

On-demand scanners

Local: Emsisoft Emergency Kit (EEK)

Cloud: Hitman Pro (Registered), IObit Malware Fighter

Firewall & Network Protection
Main Firewall: Windows Firewall + Binisoft WFC

DNS Protection: OpenDNS

Prevention Systems

HIPS: -

Behavior Blocker: NVT OSArmor (Lockdown settings)

Anti-Executable: NTV OSAmor
Software Restriction Policy: In-built

System Reinforcement

Anti-Exploit: VoodooShield
Removable Media/USB Protection: HMPA | OSA
Apps Hardening: HMPA
Docs/File/Folders Protection: SecureFolders
Keystroke Encryption: HMPA
Anti-keylogger: HMPA

Virtualization

System-Wide: Shadow Defender

Restriction-based Sandbox: -

Full Virtualization Sandbox: -

Virtual Machine: Virtual Box

Browser

Normal usage: Mozilla Firefox

Security/anonymous usage: Google Chrome

Browser Security/Extensions 
Ad-Blocker: uBlock Origin (Medium)

Web Privacy: uBlock Origin, HTTPS Everywhere
Password Management/Form Protection: LastPass
 

Privacy & Anonymity

Anti-Windows 10 Telemetry: Shutup10
Encrypted Container: VeraCrypt (Portable)
File Protection: Secure Folders (Portable)
File Encryption: Gpg4Win (Kleopatra)
VPN: OpenVPN

Monitoring

System Vulnerabilities Monitor:-

Process Monitor: Autorun (Portable)

Autorun/Startup Monitor: Process Hacker (portable) | Process Explorer (Portable)

Resources Monitoring: In-built Resources Monitor
Registry Manager: -

Network Monitor: -

System Maintenance & Optimization

Browser Cleaner: -

System Cleaner: Ccleaner (Portable) | Wise Disk Cleaner (portable)

System Optimizer: -

Recovery

Data Backup: Paragon Hard Disk Manager
Disk Imaging Backup: -

Boot CD: Acronis TI | Hiren Boot CD made bootable via USB

Virus and Malware Removal Tools 
EEK -- Zemana - Norton Power Eraser, Malwarebytes AdwCleaner
 

My configuration is made by virtue of the layered protection idea.

All my security software are selected specifically to run together without conflict, I set them for maximum compatibility/protection with the lowest resources usage possible.

Last updated: 10 April 2020