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michaelcdbarnes
Sep 08, 2014Aspirant
Is my NAS Secure?
Hello, I am Michael Barnes and have A ReadyNas Duo V2. I have just read the attached http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-28707117 article about security. I am not that technical but want to make sure...
michaelcdbarnes
Sep 17, 2014Aspirant
Hi There,
I am not that IT technical but here we go -
Also, what does "allow anonymous access mean" in the share access of the main area? Finally, what sharing protocols should be ticked?
Sorry for so many questions.
I am not that IT technical but here we go -
mdgm wrote: Hi Michael, welcome to the forum!
Thanks for asking this question.
What firmware version are you running on your NAS? RAIDiator 5.3.10
Do you port forward ports to your NAS? You shouldn't forward ports unless absolutely necessary. - I do not know what this means?
Have you made sure to change the admin password away from the default? Yes If you have installed EnableRootSSH also check to make sure the root password is not the default one. I do not know what this is?
Do you have Wi-Fi at home or just ethernet? Wi Fi and ethernet
If you have Wi-Fi have you taken steps to properly secure it? I think so with passwords.
Do you use Photos II? If not, turn it off. I have turned off
Do you use ReadyNAS Remote or ReadyNAS Replicate? If not, disable/uninstall those (if they are installed) as well. They are secure, but if you don't use them then it is better to turn them off. I have turned off.
Whatever steps you take no solution is perfect, so you need to understand that backups are still important. Don't store important data on just the one device.
Also, what does "allow anonymous access mean" in the share access of the main area? Finally, what sharing protocols should be ticked?
Sorry for so many questions.
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