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Do I need ReadyCLOUD?
I will soon be receiving a new ReadyNAS which will presumably run the current version of OS 6. I will be using the device for sharing confidential data within my local network, but I have no intentio...
Thanks very much for all this usefull information. Actually, there is currently no need for accessing the ReadyNAS from outsite my LAN - I have ownCloud already running on another server and with SSL encryption - that meets my requirements completely.
Is there any point - and any appreciable risk - in using ReadyCLOUD just for ReadyNAS setup and administration, not for remote access or file sharing?
BTW: I really cannot understand why many IT vendors - obviously including Netgear - are so restrictive with the communication of the securety and validation/qualification measures that they take. Lack of information causes mistrust and, on the other hand, better communication would enable a realistic risk assessment on the part of the user and create trust in the company. Opportunities wasted ...
Andreas
AVoelp wrote:
Is there any point - and any appreciable risk - in using ReadyCLOUD just for ReadyNAS setup and administration, not for remote access or file sharing?
ReadyCloud is all about remote access - if you don't want that, then there is no point to using it for setup and administration.
RAIDar will also take you to the local web ui, provide status, and let you download logs.
I tried to state the risks in the previous post - how appreciable they are does depend on point of view, and also the nature of the information you store on the NAS. I did miss one - account passwords are emailed when you invite users, which might be a concern for some.
AVoelp wrote:
BTW: I really cannot understand why many IT vendors - obviously including Netgear - are so restrictive with the communication of the securety and validation/qualification measures that they take. Lack of information causes mistrust and, on the other hand, better communication would enable a realistic risk assessment on the part of the user and create trust in the company. Opportunities wasted ...
I agree, and would add that business customers increasingly insist on this information (and in some cases are legally required to obtain it before they deploy). My own employer does an up-front assessment of security and privacy for all hosted services they deploy. That assessment is done by both IT and legal.
At the moment, many companies also need to know where the information is stored as well - because of the recent EU court decision overturning the "safe harbor agreement".
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