Data Security of Synology NAS

This guide provides instructions for strengthening the security of a Synology NAS.

Need to Secure Your Synology

Synology NAS devices are very popular and therefore are subject to numerous hacking attempts. It is important to properly configure your Synology and protect it with a strong password, otherwise it could be vulnerable to automated scans that search for and detect all Synology devices connected worldwide that have easily exploitable vulnerabilities.

Some best practices to implement to enhance the security of your Synology:

• Always update the Synology operating system (DSM) regularly.
• Open the Security Advisor application and perform a scan to detect security issues. Apply all recommended actions.
• Change the default port, which is set to 5000 (for example, 26753 or 38000).
• Enable and configure the firewall.
• Disable services and modules that are not used and not necessary for your usage.
• Avoid using MyDS if possible.
• Apply these Synology recommendations.

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