What is your security setup these days?

Out of curiosity, How much memory does it use?

and...

How many processes does Kaspersky Internet Security have?

Do you like it so far?

 

Good Evening! Un-installed G-Data...too intensive for my set-up! Re-Installed Emsisoft Anti-Malware...with Voodoo Shield...and WSA Security Plus...much more nimble...etc. Good Choice J Monge with Kaspersky! Sincerely...Securon

 

it is high but just install it and it is updating so i will tell you in the forum after first update

 

Ok, Thanks jmonge

 

according to my wife cause she is using the pc now she said it feels light and fast,later i will check the processess and how much ram it uses

 

TyRidian if I were choosing what to run just from what's on your list, I'd go with Sandboxie and Avast.

I've added TrafficLight for another try. edit: That didn't last long. Must have been a conflict, maybe with DNTMe finding trackers, there were big slowdowns at times.

 

Thank you justenough, I appreciate your input

 

Windows 7 x32 Home Edition.

Browser (Chrome) sandboxed by GeSWall Free, only allowing full access to download directory, redirecting everything else (virtualise like sandboxie only twice as fast and free without first startup delay). Set an ACL deny execute file/traverse folder for Everyone on this download directory. When copying a file out of this folder, it loses the GW icon and I am able to install it.

Added all user programs (w.g. word, PDF-reader, etc) to the e-mail and browser group of ThreatFire. Added a rule for this group to warn for write access to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE and Windows/Program Files directories (Kees1958 tip). Activated the outbound firewall rule. Set TF to sensitivity level to 4 (and create restore before quarantaine)

Added EMET4 to all programs via XML-list import, added my banking sites to use Verisign Root's for pinning with Chrome (Boerenkoolmetworst tip). Set UAC to silently elevate to admin and deny elevation of unsigned executables (UAC is now a silent safety net behind TF's email/browser group rule and browser benefits from low intergity level mechanism).

Hitman Pro Free on demand scan. Using AdBlockPlus, New Tab redirect, KISS Privacy and TrafficLight as extensions for Chrome

Both ThreatFire and GeSWall are abandoned, the market share for malware is not interesting, security through obscurity bonus

 

Windows 7 Ultmate 32 bits (E5200 dual core at 3 GHZ with SSD + 2xHDD) with router and NAS

Home network (LAN) protection
01. Router (inbound) and Windows FireWall also blocking outbound applications

Zone execution control
02. GPO/UAC deny installation/elevation of unsigned drivers/executables
03. SRP default level basic user all files for user folders (install = run as admin)

Intrusion & exploit mitigation
04. EMET DEP/SEHOP/ASLR (system) and overflow protection (all 'user' applications)
05. GPO hardened configuration (user init, autoruns, tasks, startup), disabled 60 services

Internet process protection
06. Outlook & WindowsMediaPlayer run as basic user (StripMyRights) and virtualised (RunAsInvoker)
07. Chromium's sandbox, safe browsing, javascript allow from COM & NL, click to play flash, AdBlockPlus

On demand monthly scan's
08. Malicious Software Removal Tool (runs with Windows Update), HitmanPro (run before NAS backup)

 

Back to whats in my signature.

 

As for my main protection, I'm using...

avast! Free Antivirus 8
NoVirusThanks EXE Radar Pro x64 2.7.7
Sandboxie 4.02 (Lifetime License)

But, on my test machine, I'm testing...

Comodo Internet Security Premium 6.2
Malwarebytes Anti-Exploit 0.9.2 Beta
EMET 4.0 (Final Release)

 

It would be fun to know your OS X setup too?

 

Norton Internet Security 2013 for Mac

But, I also switch it up at times.

 

Running AppGuard, Sandboxie, Shadow Defender, WinPatrol Plus and Admuncher on a spare machine, very light but powerful

 

I say #1 although it seems like CIS has tons of bugs since v6

 

i am done with kaspersky it blocks some programs that are legits

 

Hmmmmmmm which ones?

 

it blocks playontv software and my browser from live straming etc etc
do you want the licence it is for 1 year

 

I say CIS v 5.10 + Sandboxie Paid. Disable the sandbox in CIS's D+. Or if you want to use another AV go with FW/D+ only, not the full CIS. But I wouldn't do that as it's potential conflict and more resources. And if those other layers are properly deployed you won't need it anyhow. Just something like VT Hash Check to hit up files quickly before recovering them from a sandbox. Far more resource friendly/economical, not to mention more comprehensive, as you won't find a def/sig database like that in any single real-time AV.

And throw in full scans from Hitman Pro & MBAM Free once in awhile.

Just my 2 sense...

 

First option, as lucid said, disable the sandbox in Comodo.

 

Thank you luciddream for your response and recommendations as per my post.

I'll take what you said into consideration

 

Some might think a seasoned pro like me would have precious little difficulty setting up the most basic of configs in security software. I normally am pretty good at winging it first then studying the manual later in case i missed a setting or two.

Trialing the HIPS popular Outpost 8.1FW. It threw a curve while attempting to granulate the HKCR branch to alert on changes/renaming file extensions. I was about to throw in the towel until i finally landed on the right screen to set to PROMPT.

That just may have sealed the deal for me in my final preference for a really nice HIPS to offset and compliment the recent addition of Qihoo 360 Security AV. That is if they prove out to safely cohabit together without some surprise friction between them.:

It would be my ideal Dream Team security setup finally realized for this windows 8 x64 creation courtesy MS ink. LoL
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Still examining behavior and normal tasks for complete determination all is safely functional or not.

Given those two powerhouses and add to that Shadow Defender & Sandboxie and the field circle is all but complete to this new iron shield. The only remaining section to seal this ring of iron is AX64 Time Machine for instant recovery and rescue provisions.

So whatta ya think good people. In your own local experiences and endless efforts to achieve and prove your own ideal security theory to meet with your complete satisfaction, is this one on the right track you think?

 

I'm currently giving this a go on my test machine.

Panda Cloud Antivirus 2.2 + Phishing Filter
Agnitum Outpost Firewall Pro 8.1
Malwarebytes Anti-Exploit
WOT Extension

So far, I haven't seen anyone use this combo before

I'll throw some malware at it sometime today, I'll come back to let everyone know how it went.

 

Out of curiosity how do you like Outpost's Pro 8.1 new release. So far with me it's working almost too good to be true but by golly it's conduct is nothing less then stellar from my experience with it on Windows 8 so far and lite as can be even while sharing the stage with 360 AntiVirus running resident. I almost can't believe how smooth it's all running together while doing their normal security protection.

As a HIPS fanatic i find OP best of any we have to choose from. Definitely some real effort went into this release or else I'm just geeked. because of my HIPS drought for so long since coming away from XP Pro.

 

The new release is much more improved than previous versions, running smooth here as well...even on my testing machine.

If it continues to impress me, I just might go back to it on my actual setup.