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Security and Compliance with Synology: Building Digital Trust Through Protection and Data Governance

In today’s hyperconnected world, organizations rely on Synology NAS systems to store sensitive information—from employee data and financial records to intellectual property and backups of critical business applications. Protecting this data is essential. Synology’s built-in security features and compliance-ready architecture ensure that businesses not only defend their storage environments from cyber threats but also meet global data governance requirements. Together, security and compliance form the foundation of digital trust across every Synology deployment.

Understanding Synology Security and Compliance

Security

With DSM (DiskStation Manager), Synology provides a multi-layered security framework designed to safeguard data against unauthorized access, ransomware, malware, and network intrusions.

Compliance

Synology includes tools for access control, encryption, auditing, retention policies, and data lifecycle management—helping organizations align with standards such as GDPR, HIPAA, ISO 27001, and SOC 2 depending on their configuration and use case.

Security prevents incidents.
Compliance proves you’re following the right rules.
Together, they protect your Synology environment and ensure accountability.

Why Security and Compliance Matter for Synology Users

Protection from Cyber Threats

Cyberspace is filled with ransomware, brute-force attacks, phishing attempts, and data exfiltration risks. Synology mitigates these threats with:

  • Security Advisor

  • Active Insight (remote monitoring)

  • Automatic DSM updates

  • Built-in firewall & account protection

Regulatory Requirements

With data privacy laws evolving globally, Synology NAS offers features like:

  • Encrypted shared folders

  • Encrypted connections (HTTPS, TLS 1.3)

  • Detailed access logs

  • Backup integrity verification

These tools help organizations align with mandatory compliance frameworks.

Building customer trust

When clients know data stored on Synology is encrypted, access-controlled, and audited, they gain confidence in the organization’s commitment to privacy.

Operational continuity

Features like Snapshot Replication, Hyper Backup, and High Availability (SHA) ensure business uptime—even during attacks or hardware failures.

Competitive Advantage

Industries such as finance, education, healthcare, and SaaS benefit from Synology’s compliance-ready infrastructure, giving organizations a trustworthy edge.

Core Components of a Secure and Compliant Synology System

1. Access Control & Authentication

Synology enables:

  • Multi-factor authentication (2FA)

  • LDAP/AD integration

  • Zero-trust-style permission management

  • Least-privilege user access

2. Encryption & Data Protection

Included tools:

  • AES-256 encryption for shared folders

  • SSL certificates

  • Encrypted backups (Hyper Backup, C2 Storage)

  • VPN server for secure remote access

3. Monitoring & Auditing

DSM provides:

  • Security Advisor

  • Log Center (detailed audit logs)

  • Active Insight (cloud monitoring and alerts)

  • Resource Monitor

4. Policy Management & Governance

Synology supports:

  • Retention rules

  • Privilege separation

  • Data lifecycle management

  • Automated backup policies

5. Disaster Recovery & Backup

Critical features include:

  • Hyper Backup

  • Snapshot Replication

  • Synology High Availability (SHA)

  • Offsite and cloud backup via Synology C2

Together, these create strong resilience and compliance-ready backup architecture.

Compliance Standards Supported by Synology Solutions

While Synology itself is a storage platform, its configurations help businesses align with:

  • ISO 27001 – Information security management

  • GDPR – European data privacy

  • HIPAA – Healthcare data protection

  • SOC 2 – Secure handling of customer data

  • PCI-DSS – Securing payment-related environments

Synology’s encryption, auditing, MFA, and retention tools make achieving these standards easier and more modernized.

Best Practices for Secure Synology Deployment

  • Run regular vulnerability scans using Security Advisor.

  • Enable MFA for all accounts.

  • Restrict admin access and disable default admin user.

  • Use encrypted shared folders for sensitive data.

  • Keep DSM, apps, and packages updated.

  • Set up firewalls and IP Auto Block.

  • Monitor logs and system health via Active Insight.

  • Maintain multiple backup versions and offsite copies.

Common Challenges Synology Users Face

  • Increasingly complex compliance regulations

  • Hybrid and multi-location setups

  • Human error (misconfigured permissions)

  • Lack of continuous monitoring

  • Growing storage and audit requirements

Addressing these challenges requires a combination of strong Synology configuration, staff training, and expert guidance.

The Role of Epis Technology

At Epis Technology, Synology security and compliance are core priorities. Their engineers configure Synology NAS systems with end-to-end encryption, MFA, data governance controls, and secure offsite backup strategies tailored to industry standards. Epis Technology ensures deployments align with GDPR, ISO 27001, SOC 2, HIPAA, and other global frameworks—so every file stored on Synology remains private, traceable, and recoverable. With real-time monitoring, advanced backup architecture, and automated compliance workflows, Epis Technology transforms complex regulations into simple, secure processes that protect both your data and your reputation.

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