What is your security setup these days?

Nope, but I haven't exactly looked since I don't know enough to know how to look. I like it a lot.

 

One or two weeks maximum, and you'll revert to Windows only. Just a prediction

 

lol we'll see. I'm committed this time so I don't think so!

Maybe if the Win8 really wows me

 

Maybe I underestimate your commitment. Who knows, you might stick with it longer. For myself, the longest was one week. Something, whatever it may be, eventually draws me back to Windows Linux for me is like a mistress I can't seem to get completely out of my life, keeping it at arms length, but attractive enough to pull me back for short affairs, but in the end I go back to my main allegiance, Windows

 

At this point I actually want to learn how to use Linux in depth so I'm expecting trouble shooting. Normally I last two days and go "Why am I doing this again?"

 

Same story applies to me but usually it is because i encounter problems along the way, such as trying to dual boot Windows and Ubuntu and i failed even after asking in the Ubuntu Forums.

 

stopped trying out Webroot

now using Defensewall firewall
eset smart security
emisoft internet security
k7 Ultimate security

 

Laptop with Windows 7 Ultimate

Physical :
ATA Hard drive password

Always On:
OS & Microsoft Tools : Win FW , Win Defender , EMET
Configuration changes: OpenDNS , Downloads Folder , "Run" Folder

Occasionally Use:
MS Applocker , Sandboxie , Virustotal, Secunia PSI

Backup/Recovery
No backup of present PC.Have some files backed up on other drive.Use MS System Restore.

Paid
Windows Ultimate , Sandboxie , and an IronKey , for if I ever need to do online banking at an internet cafe.

Settings
Admin/User : Run as Admin with UAC (High)
EMET : Applications set - Browers & Flash & Steam
Downloads folder : No execution allowed.
"Run" folder : Full execution allowed , has Path Access in Applocker
Applocker : Have 2 simple script files on desktop to switch Applocker On and Off.
Sandboxie : only used to block untrusted USB's.
VirusTotal : have "send to" VirusTotal on right-click menu.
MS Office : is uninstalled.

The "Run" Folder lets me run any new program, at any time. For me this gives a good balance between convenience and security.

 

I stayed for a week with Linux, but ended up going back to Windows.

 

Internet Security:

Webroot SecureAnywhere

Sandboxing/Isolating Software:

Sandboxie

Antimalware:

Malwarebytes antimalware

Firewall:

Comodo

On-Demand:

Hitman pro
SUPERAntiSpyware

Browser:

Firefox

adblock plus(malware domains, fanboy's list, fanboy's tracking/stats blocking, fanboy's interntational tracking/stats blocking)
WOT
bitdefender quickscan
betterprivacy
lastpass
ghostery
showip
trafficlight

Internet explorer

smartscreen
quick heal dna scan

Update:

Secunia psi

Junk Cleaning:

Ccleaner

OS Backup:

Keriver 1-click restore

Data Backup:

Mozy

Portable:

Emsisoft emergency kit
Superantispyware
Tdssiller
F-secure easyclean
Bytehero
Norton power eraser
Remotedll

 

Yeah, it would be interesting to know what the average Linux trial time is for most people. I'm guessing 1-2 days

 

That was my trial time a few years back, when I still used Windows 98. I must confess Linux wasn't that friendly back then as it is now, though. If I ever try to go to Linux again, then I believe I'd stick a bit longer.

 

Me and Linux don't even last that long. You better than me using it for a week.

 

Win7 x32:
(a)
Realtime: ESET Smart Security 5
OD: MBAM Pro / SBIE / KeyscramblerPro

(b)
Realtime: Avira IS 2012(no firewall) / CIS ver5.9 with D+(no AV) / PrevxSOL(facebook)
OD: MBAM Pro / SBIE / KeyscramblerPro

(c)
Realtime: Avast IS Build 1367 (no firewall)/ Online Armor Premium
OD: MBAM Pro / SBIE / KeyscramblerPro

Win7 x64 laptop:
Realtime: KIS 2012 / KeyscramblerPro
OD: MBAM Pro / SBIE

XPSP3:
(a)
Realtime: Avast IS Build 1367/ PrevxSOL(facebook)
OD: MBAM Pro / SBIE / KeyscramblerPro / ProcessHacker

(b)
Realtime: Avira Premium Security Suite v10(no firewall) / Online Armor Premium
OD: MBAM Pro / SBIE / KeyscramblerPro / ProcessHacker

(c)
Realtime: CIS ver5.9 Complete / PrevxSOL
OD: MBAM Pro / SBIE / KeyscramblerPro

 

If I weren't playing around with it I'd be using Linux full time. It's the tweaking that kills me

I'm working on setting up applocker profiles, which is pretty easy actually. It's fairly automated and I already have a bunch of them active.

I'm also looking into the Chrome sandbox on Linux, which obviously uses different methods from Windows.

 

Ironically it works in Firefox beta 10 and Aurora. But they probability allow it for testing purposes.

 

Apparmor is all set up seemingly. That was easy. Nothing's broken so I'm actually worried that it's not working properly.

 

NOD32
MBAM
CCleaner

Is that OK? I am not a rocket scientist.

 

Emsisoft Anti-Malware 6.0

 

Firewall? Imaging program? The ones in windows 7 are fine.

 

Added Comodo Program Manager, see safe-admin sig

 

One month on this forum and you will be a rocket scientist! Welcome!

 

LOL! true story bro

 

This is the exact setup I am running on 4 computers.

 

I am still running Eset