🗄 Network Attached Storage

Last review date
2024-04-07

NAS security checklist

1. Disable the default “admin” account;

2. Use a strong password for the account. Also use multi-factor authentication;

3. Enable the account and login protection feature. This feature can block IP addresses with excessive failed login attempts;

4. Avoid exposing the devices to the Internet. For remote access of the devices, only allow designated IP addresses or use VPN;

5. Review the access log regularly. If suspicious access is detected, change the password and assess its security immediately; and

6. Update the firmware regularly to fix the vulnerability of the device.

Reference

Link	By	Description
Synology - Security Measures Quick Start Guide	Synology	Security measures for Synology users