What is your security setup these days?

KIS2009 + PrevxEdge + Sandboxie ..... this 3 security software will remain in my laptop for minimum of one year.

my next post to this thread is on april 2010

 

Free version

 

Real-time
Windows Firewall
Avast Home
GesWall free

On-demand
Returnil Personal Edition

Backup
Paragon Drive Backup Express
Syncback free

Browsing
Firefox with LinkExtend, AdblockPlus, NoScript
SRWare Iron

 

Well, since until now I didn't say my security setup, it's the moment to say something. I try a lot of softwares and setup, here two exemples ( anyway I use at first a router firewall naturally ):

Real-time
SSM
GesWall
KIS 7


On-demand
A-Squared Free
SuperAntispyware

Backup
True Image Acronis 11

Browser
Opera

2

Real-time
SSM
KIS 7

On-demand
A-Squared Free
SuperAntispyware
Returnil Premium Edition

Backup
True Image Acronis 11

Browser
Opera

 

Well, since so far I didn't say my security setup, it's the moment to say something. I try a lot of softwares and setup, here two exemples ( anyway I use at first a router firewall naturally ):

1

Real-time
SSM
GesWall
KIS 7

On-demand
A-Squared Free
SuperAntispyware

Backup
True Image Acronis 11

Browser
Opera

2

Real-time
SSM
KIS 7

On-demand
A-Squared Free
SuperAntispyware
Returnil Premium Edition

Backup
True Image Acronis 11

Browser
Opera

 

Almost 5000 posts on what a current security setup is. WOW. Do you think most every security vendor/maker in the world comes to this thread to see what is cooking?

Sul.

 

I believe so. There's no reason to deny.

On-Topic:
Still using the setup in my sig.

 

Hi blacknight! (bluevik?)

Can I ask you some question about your config?
If yes...

1. How do you consider that SSM is privated of file protection? It is a real limit, IMHO, for a hips...It's only for this reason (and because it's discontinuated) that I prefear other programs...It's one of the lightest hips I ever tried, and I loved it

2. Why don't you try Limited User Account? in this way you would be better covered and GW wouldn't be necessary.

3. How do you set KIS? I mean the proactive defense...


I'm a SSM fan, I really appreciate its lightness..

Regards,
Kronos

 

Prevx Edge
DefenseWall

Sandboxie (When doing risky surfin')

On demand with MBAM and Cureit, but not that often (not needed)
just to check once in a while.

Hardened with Seconfig Xp

Opera and OpenDNS

AlphaShield for a hardware FW

 

New setup:

Realtime:
DefenseWall v2.54 (beta),
Kerio Firewall 2.1.5


I found that Kerio 2.1.5 is much lighter for me than L'n'S.

 

And what about Outgoing connection? How do you control them?

 

I was debating on weather to put MalwareDefender or Kerio 2.15 back on for this.

 

I see, i have tested Kerio 2.1.5 and i'm really impressed how light software firewall can be

 

And very old!

 

These are two older setups: I changed from SSM to Defense+ 8 CIS when I knew that Vitk had not developed the file protection feature.

Ya, restricted policies are not a bad idea to harden the protection. But it can be easier to bypass them and to climb user privileges than to bypass a power third part software. And moreover I find them boring, and I'm proud to be able to safe my system running it as admin.

I didn't want to post all in one my different setup; I use CIS with Defense + since last July, because I don't like KIS 2009, as I wrote in this forum in the past. I setted KIS 7 with the highest level of security, as usualy I do with whatever security software.

 

Yes it is true but old Kerio is only pure firewall (not HIPS, etc) and since it works for me without any issues i really don't care about that

 

Are you sure that really protect you!?

It use old technology and is outdated...

But that is up to you...

 

I'm pretty sure he's using the "special" set of rules for it which I think gets updated - I don't remember where it's now, but I've seen it before... or he's using his own. That's my bet.

 

Added then quickly removed.

ADAWARE

Next test is spyware doctor, probably do the same.

I got way much security for these apps to handle.

 

NAT/SPI (+Windows Firewall)
Opera
Shadow Defender (only when I need it)
Acronis True Image 2009 Home

Dr.Web Cureit!
Superantispyware Free

 

FULL LIST April 20, 2009

Vista Home Premium SP1 (UAC OFF \ WD OFF)

Network
Two Linksys Routers (DD-WRT Firmware) in WDS Mode
WEP 128-Bit Encryption & Wireless MAC Filtering Enabled
SPI Firewall Enabled

Resident
Online Armor AV+ 3.5.0.9 (Paid)
Sandboxie 3.36.01 (Paid)

On-Demand
Shadow Defender 1.1.0.278 (Paid)
Active@ Disk Image 3.2.6 (Paid)
VMWare Workstation 6.51 (Various Operating Systems)

Browser, Immunization, Tweaks
Firefox 3.1 Beta 3 (Ad-Block Plus, CustomizeGoogle, WOT, ShowIP, RoboForm Toolbar)
KeyScrambler Personal 2.4.1.1
RoboForm Pro 6.9.94
Spybot Search & Destroy 1.6.2 (Immunized)
Spyware Blaster 4.2 (All Protection Enabled + Customblocking.txt)
Vista Services Optimizer 1.1.42.2 (Manual Tuneup)
Ultimate Windows Tweaker 1.1 (Customized)
SpeedGuide.net Vista TcpIp Patch 1.3
TCP-Z 2.5.1.50 (TCPZ Driver Installed)
Greatis Reanimator 6.1.6.13 (Disk Protection - Enabled)

Removed Avira Personal 9 from Resident and SUPERAntispyware from On-Demand

dja2k

 

Thats true. I'm using now BZ rule set for Kerio from dslreports forum:
http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,8023708

 

Slight change....Added MD into the mix.

Prevx Edge
DefenseWall
Malware Defender

Sandboxie (When doing risky surfin')

On demand with MBAM and Cureit, but not that often (not needed)
just to check once in a while.

Hardened with Seconfig Xp

Opera and OpenDNS

AlphaShield for a hardware FW
__________________

 

a small change in my xp2 laptop:
Malware Defender+Sunbelt kerio firewall

 

Thnx fot your answer

I mean to use D+ (or other security software) under LUA, not replacing in favour of restricted policies..
BTW I use Defense+ CIS too, I think it's really strong...


Regards