What is your security setup these days?

Sorry but no Online Armor is still not Vista compatible but its definitely already on the to-do list.

dja2k

 

NOD32 v2.7
Vista Firewall
Opera 9.24
IPTime router (hoping that the hardware firewall is on...)

Think this is enough... Maybe more than enough? hehe

 

Thanx
I guess you are one of them working on it?

 

The setup I use on numerous boxes:

Avira Premium Security Suite
WinPatrol Plus
Acronis True Image 10

Runs light as a feather and never had any malware get on my systems. Also no false positives with Avira contrary to some other's experience.

 

After endless dollars and some good vendors, I persnally feel I have found the "Holy Grail" for me. Sig says it all.

 

Don't think it is much of a surprise.

Real:
KIS v8 Alpha
Outpost firewall

On demand:
SAS
Spyware Doctor
Counterspy

 

I bet you also change underwear 5 times a day?

 

Good choice on the browser.

 

My signature says it all.
A bit of an overkill IMO.

 

You forgot to save your signature...

 

I am working on a friends laptop and it has Vista Home Premium. He asked me to install a Firewall and a HIPS program. He wants them to be free and doesn't want a resident AV as he says it slows down the laptop too much. Honestly I don't think he is ready for a computer without a resident AV though. What do you guys think of me installing just Comodo Firewall V3 and BOClean for him?

dja2k

 

Mmmh... I would trow in Threatfire into the mix just for good measure! Besides you shouldn't recommend users install beta software for security reasons.

 

My Security Setup

REALTIME
Firewall: ZoneAlarm Pro 7.0
Antivirus: NOD32 v2.70
Antiexploit: LinkScanner Pro 2.6
Non-Signature Anti-Malware: Threatfire 3.0
Policy-based HIPS: DefenseWall 2.0

ON-DEMAND
Antispyware:
ZoneAlarm Anti-Spyware (included in ZA Pro)
SuperAntispyware Free
AVG Antispyware Free
a-Squared Free
Anti-Rootkit:
AVG Anti-Rootkit Free
BitDefender Anti-Rootkit Beta 2
DarkSpy
Panda Anti-Rootkit
Sophos Anti-Rootkit

IMMUNIZATIONS
SpywareBlaster
Spybot-Search & Destroy


SYSTEM HARDENERS
Bug Off
Seconfig XP
X-Setup Pro
Windows Worms Doors Closer

STARTUP MONITORING
Start Right
Startup Control Panel
Autoruns

CLEANERS
Ccleaner
RegSupreme Pro

REGISTRY OPTIMIZATION
NTREGOPT

BACK-UP
ERUNT
Acronis True Image

DEFRAGMENTER
Perfect Disk

BROWSER: Firefox 2.0
Add-Ons: Adblock Plus, NoScript, NetCraft, WOT, Firekeeper, SafeCache, SafeHistory

 

What beta software, both Comodo Firewall V3 and BOClean are final. Also I think ThreadFire with Comodo V3 is overkill.

dja2k

 

Oooops... My bad! I had no idea the new Comodo was final...

Please let me retract what I have said as gracefully as a bull in a china shop could retract it's own steps...

 

So now you agree Comodo FW V3 and Boclean are a good choice?

dja2k

 

Can he handle a hips? It should be easy enough since only new/modified files are asked about after installation.

 

LOL I guess he can't handle full featured HIPS yet. He hated how intrusive Comodo Firewall is and I thought it was good having those learning modes. I don't know why people upgrade to Vista, he should have stayed with XP so I could of install Online Armor . Okay second attemp, a more easier interface, I will install PC Tools TreatFire and PC Tools Firewall Plus. I will take some ideas if you have any.... Free is the key though!

dja2k

 

Why not just disable Defense+ in Comodo? After that its not so intrusive.

 

I think he got scared with all the tabs and options in it. I am running out of ideas on free stuff to use on Vista!

dja2k

 

My Setup:

Real-Time: KAV, COMODO v3(Defense+ enabled)

On-Demand: SUPERAntiSpyware

 

@dja2k - How about the Vista firewall?

 

Testing out a new setup

 

Well I would just leave the Vista Firewall but he isn't behind a router. This PC Tools Firewall and ThreadFire combo ain't that bad. I personally ain't a fan of PC Tools, but good thing this setup is not for me .

dja2k

 

Perhaps anyone can assist me in making some decisions (I clearly can't myself: I'm dazed and confused by all 'security terms' flying around these days - HIPS, IDS, Sandboxes etc.)

I'm quite a paranoid and careful computer user (to say the least ). I use Firefox for browsing a couple of regular websites each day (not more than 5 or so) and I download from usenet using Newsleecher. On occasion I send/receive some emails, but not much. I use a DVD Profiler for maintaining my DVD collection (this downloads some profiles and images from the internet).

Although my computer is 'clean' at the moment I sometimes get the feeling (probably the paranoia kicking in again) that I'm a sitting duck (perhaps I'm just overreacting).

Here is my setup:

-WinXP SP2 (all latest updates installed)
-Modem/router with firewall ON
-Windows XP Firewall ON
-NOD32 2.7
-Ad-Aware SE 1.06 (resident, looking for a new program though)
-MVP Hosts file
-Firefox 2.0.0.9 with NoScript/AdBlockPlus/CookieSafe

When looking at my 'computer habits', is this enough or should I add some things for protection? I don't think I need to 'fortify' my computer with all kinds of programs, but all advice is welcome and helpful. I'm not really an expert, so please be kind with me in regards to 'complex' programs .