Securing NAS properly - this is how it works

If you use a NAS server to store your files and access them from anywhere on the network, it is important to secure the server properly. You can get an overview of what measures are necessary to secure your NAS storage in this article.

Securing properly: This is what a NAS is used for

A NAS is a server connected to a router and used for file storage. Using a NAS system is a good alternative especially if you do not want to store important files in an online cloud, but still want to access them from all devices. NAS is short for "Network Attached Storage" and allows you to access the data on it with your smartphone, tablet or computer if you are on the same network as the NAS system.

NAS: These measures are necessary to properly secure

If you use a NAS system to outsource and store your computer's files on it, it is important to properly secure the storage device. Essential to protecting the device is setting a password, which should contain numbers as well as letters and special characters.

1. Another measure to secure your NAS system is to create a secure administrator. Therefore, create a second administrator account and then disable the default administrator.
2. In addition, it is recommended to disable the cloud service that provides web access to the NAS system. Instead, rather set up a VPN connection so that you can access your NAS device over an encrypted connection while on the road.
3. Also, make sure that the firmware on your NAS device is always up to date to avoid hackers using security holes to access the system and your files.