Handy tips for protecting your files
Keep your data safe and sound with these backup and security solutions
Hard drives fail. Computers get infected by viruses. Mobile devices break or disappear. Ask yourself, if one of these accidents happened to you, would your files be safe? Be it your home videos or business documents, your data deserves a great protection solution, so your files — your memories — stay with you forever.
Regularly back up your devices
With its large and scalable storage capacity, Synology NAS is the logical choice for backing up files on all your devices, whether it’s a Windows, macOS, or Linux computer, or mobile devices. You can back up specific folders on your computer in real time with Cloud Station, or take advantage of native support for Apple’s Time Machine, and other third-party backup applications. If anything happens to your devices, your files will be safe on Synology NAS. Learn more about data backup
Back up your data to an off-site location
When it comes to protecting important files, businesses can never be too safe. Unexpected events like thievery or a natural disaster can wipe out your data infrastructure, leaving your business paralyzed. To prevent such situations, Synology NAS lets you easily back up data to an off-site destination, such as another Synology NAS or rsync-compatible servers. Learn more about Backup & Replication
Store archived data in the cloud
For home users or small businesses, purchasing dedicated equipment for off-site backup might be impractical. For such users, Synology NAS makes it easy to back up data directly to various cloud storage services, such as Amazon S3, Glacier, Microsoft Azure, OneDrive, Google Drive, or Dropbox. Keep commonly used files on your Synology NAS for guaranteed fast access, while archiving old files in the cloud. Learn more about cloud backup tools
Manage drives and mirror data with SHR
No matter the brand or model, there’s always a chance a drive might fail, possibly resulting in permanent data loss. For models with two or more hard drive bays, Synology Hybrid RAID (SHR) storage technology automatically manages storage capacity and mirrors your data across each drive. That way, your files remain readily accessible, even if a drive breaks or dies. Learn more with the interactive RAID calculator
Defend yourself with modern security tools
Your data should be safe and private — no questions asked. Because the Internet is full of prying eyes, Synology NAS is equipped with robust security tools to prevent malicious attacks and make sure your data doesn’t fall into the wrong hands. Learn more about security
Firewall
Customize which IP addresses may connect to specific services or network ports according to the address range or even geological origin.
Denial-of-service prevention
Prevent DoS attacks from the Internet without negatively impacting the legitimate traffic when your users access data or applications.
IP Auto Block
Automatically block the IP addresses of devices which fail to log in a specified number of times, thus preventing brute force attacks.
AES encryption
Data encryption keeps shared folders on your hard disks strictly confidential — preventing those without the privileges from accessing their content.
Antivirus
Install Synology’s free Antivirus Essential or purchase Antivirus by McAfee for additional peace of mind or to meet regulatory compliance.
2-Step verification
Prevent others from logging in to your DSM account by requiring a six-digit one-time password (OTP) generated on your mobile devices.
Close security gaps with Security Advisor
For most people, the world of network and data security is a confusing place. Thankfully, Synology's Security Advisor wizard is here to help. By automatically analyzing your system settings, password strength, and network preferences, Security Advisor informs you of potential security holes and locks down your Synology NAS. Spend less time managing security, and more time getting things done. Learn more about Security Advisor
Proven around the world
Individuals and businesses across the globe have already integrated Synology NAS servers into their offices and successfully simplified file storage, sharing, and backup. Check out our case studies to see what people are saying about Synology NAS.
UK Backup Limited
It gave us a flexible platform which will easily allow us to increase the storage capacity as and when we need. Learn more
Leica Geosystems AG
One of the most important reasons that we choose to implement a disk-based backup solution with RS2212RP+ is that it offers automated backup solutions without manual intervention required. Learn more
Electronic Sports League (ESL)
The preservation of large amounts of data with the appropriate storage is always a critical challenge. With the Synology RS3411RPxs storage system, we have found the powerful and cost-effective add-on to our IT infrastructure. Learn more
Compare NAS and find the right model for you
Synology’s versatile and comprehensive range of products are designed to suit all occasions, meeting different industry demands and catering to specific individual needs. Find out which model is the best fit for you