Synology Zero-Trust Network Architecture for Hybrid Cloud

Hybrid Cloud Zero-Trust Network Architecture

Traditional security models based on the perimeter are no longer enough as more and more businesses move to hybrid cloud environments. Users, devices, and apps can now work on-premises, in remote offices, and on public cloud platforms. This change has made Zero-Trust Network Architecture (ZTNA) an important part of security. Synology supports Zero-Trust principles in hybrid cloud deployments by using secure identity controls, segmented access, encrypted storage, and continuous verification.

A Zero-Trust approach checks every connection, request, and user action instead of assuming that everything inside the network is safe. Synology’s platform makes it easy for businesses to use this model without making things too complicated or locking them into a vendor.

Why Zero Trust is Important in Hybrid Cloud Settings

Hybrid cloud architectures make it easier for hackers to get in. Data moves between local NAS systems, SaaS platforms, cloud workloads, and users who are not on the same network. Once access is granted, traditional VPNs and flat networks make internal resources available, which raises the risk of lateral movement during breaches.

Zero-Trust architecture lowers this risk by enforcing least-privilege access, continuous authentication, and strict segmentation. No matter where they are, every user and system must prove who they are and that they have permission to use resources.

With Synology, you can control access based on identity

Zero-Trust security is based on identity. Synology systems work with directory services like Active Directory and LDAP, which lets you control user authentication and policies from one place. Multi-factor authentication (MFA) and adaptive authentication make credential-based attacks even less likely to happen.

Synology makes sure that users can only access the data and services they are allowed to by linking access permissions directly to user identity and role. This method works for both on-premises storage, hybrid cloud file services, and remote access situations.

Splitting up networks and services

Segmentation is a big part of a zero-trust architecture. Synology lets you segment your network at the network level by using firewall rules, service binding, and access policies that limit how much workloads can see each other.

You can keep applications, backup services, file shares, and management interfaces in their own network zones. Attackers can’t easily move across the environment if one part is broken. This is very important when using a hybrid cloud because workloads cross many trust boundaries.

Safe remote access without too much exposure

In hybrid environments, remote access is often a weak point. Synology offers secure access methods that follow the Zero-Trust model by limiting long-term exposure to the network.

Instead of giving everyone access to a VPN, businesses can limit remote access to certain services or apps. Secure gateways, encrypted connections, and access logging make sure that remote users can only access approved resources in certain ways.

Data Protection as a Key Part of Zero Trust

Access control is just the beginning of Zero-Trust. Even if defenses are broken, the data itself must be safe. Synology supports encryption both when data is stored and when it is sent, making sure that only people with the right permissions can read it.

Snapshot technology and unchangeable backups add another layer of protection by making it impossible for even hacked accounts to change or delete data. This makes sure that the data is safe and available, which are two important parts of Zero-Trust resilience.

Hybrid cloud integration with controlled data flow

Synology lets you use hybrid cloud workflows without breaking the rules of Zero-Trust. There are clear rules and encrypted channels for data synchronization, replication, and backup to cloud services.

Companies can choose exactly what data they send to the cloud, when they send it, and under what conditions. This controlled flow of data helps meet compliance requirements while still allowing for operational flexibility.

Constant Monitoring and Visibility

Visibility is important for zero-trust security. Synology offers centralized logging, audit trails, and system monitoring that help administrators keep an eye on access patterns and find problems.

Organizations can find threats early and act before damage spreads by keeping an eye on authentication events, access attempts, and how the system behaves all the time. This ongoing verification is in line with the main idea behind Zero-Trust: “never trust, always verify.”

Making a Useful Zero-Trust Plan with Synology

You don’t have to completely change your infrastructure to use Zero-Trust. By improving identity management, limiting access, encrypting data, and making remote connections more secure, Synology helps businesses gradually adopt Zero-Trust principles.

This method creates a balanced security model for hybrid cloud environments that protects data no matter where it is, supports modern workflows, and lowers the risk of big breaches.

About the Epis Technology

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