Using DSM Security Features to Protect Business Data

Using DSM security tools to make business protection stronger

Network storage is more than just a place to store files now. A Synology NAS often stores contracts, backups, user data, and resources for applications. This makes it a key part of the infrastructure and a target for hackers. A lot of security problems happen not because the system has problems, but because the built-in protections aren’t set up correctly.

Synology DiskStation Manager comes with a full set of security controls that don’t need any extra software to protect data. When set up correctly, these tools make a layered defense model that works well in business settings.

Protection of Accounts and Control of Identity

The first step in security is to make sure that users are who they say they are. Unauthorized access usually starts with stolen credentials, which is why identity management needs to be strictly enforced.

Multi-factor authentication, login approval, and account lockout policies are all supported by DSM. These features make sure that a stolen password can’t get into the system by itself. Administrators should also turn off the default administrator account and make accounts based on roles for management tasks. Limiting the number of privileges that users have makes it less likely that they will be compromised.

Strong identity rules change the NAS from a shared file device into a controlled business platform.

Access Control and Network Firewall

The second layer of protection decides who can even get to the system. DSM has a built-in firewall that can block access based on IP address, geographic region, or service port.

Instead of making all services available to everyone, administrators can only let approved networks use the protocols they need. For instance, internal users can use management services, but external users can only use secure file portals. This makes the attack surface much smaller and stops automated scanning tools from being able to talk to the system.

The best way to stop people from trying to log in without permission is often to use the right network filtering.

Data privacy and encryption

Even if access is limited, data should still be safe if storage hardware is stolen or intercepted. DSM lets you encrypt shared folders and send files over a secure network.

Encryption makes sure that files that are stored can’t be read outside of authorized areas. Secure HTTPS communication keeps data safe as it moves between users and the NAS. These features work together to keep information secret when it is stored and when it is sent.

Encryption is a must for businesses that deal with private records.

Preventing intrusions and automatically blocking them

DSM keeps an eye on login activity all the time and automatically blocks anything that looks suspicious. Automatic IP blocking happens after a certain number of failed login attempts. This stops brute-force attacks without any action from the user.

Security Advisor looks at how the system is set up and points out problems like weak passwords or settings that are out of date. Administrators can look over alerts and make the suggested fixes before problems turn into incidents.

These automated protections make it easier for administrators to do their jobs while also making it easier to find problems.

Keeping an eye on things, logging them, and auditing them

Enterprise security depends a lot on visibility. DSM keeps track of login attempts, changes to files, and changes to permissions. These logs help system administrators spot strange behavior early on.

By regularly reviewing activity logs, businesses can see what happened and when it happened. This helps meet compliance needs and speeds up the investigation after a security event.

A storage system that keeps track of activity turns into a security platform instead of just a device.

How Synology Security Architecture Works

The NAS has a layered defense structure when firewall rules, authentication controls, encryption, and monitoring all work together. Instead of relying on just one barrier, each protection layer makes up for any weaknesses in another.

This method lets companies safely allow remote work and centralized storage without putting important data at risk.

About the company Epis Technology

Epis Technology helps businesses set up and secure Synology storage systems using business-level security standards. The business uses secure authentication, encrypted storage, backup protection, and cloud data backup for Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace. Epis Technology protects and makes business data recoverable by combining infrastructure design with ongoing monitoring and disaster recovery planning.