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Encrypt your NAS - don't be lazy!

Can't stress this enough, y'all need to encrypt your NAS data. Hacking's on the rise and you don't want to leave your door wide open. Here’s the step-by-step:

First, Full Disk Encryption (FDE) is what you want. Yeah, it's a pain to setup initially, but peace of mind, folks.

Before you even move your files, secure those disks. Use AES-NI if your processor supports it; virtually no performance hit.

Next, learn about key management. Don't lose those keys or it's game over for your data. Proper key storage is as important as the encryption itself.

Remember, any cloud sync needs to be end-to-end encrypted. Services like Tresorit or Cryptomator will be your pals here.

Be smart, stay secure. Let me know if you need help setting this up, happy to lend wisdom to the community here.

Submitted 8 months, 3 weeks ago by MissEncrypt

Good advice, but let’s not forget to mention that backups become even more important when your data is encrypted. That way, even if you do lose the keys to the kingdom, it's not the end of the world.

8 months, 3 weeks ago by JustARegularJoe

Ugh, fine, you made your point. Was hoping to skate by without the extra hassle, but encrypting it is. Better safe than sorry, right? This hacking stuff has gotten out of hand. Cheers for the guide, gonna tackle this over the weekend.

8 months, 3 weeks ago by LazyAdmin

Key management is so crucial and often overlooked. My two cents: store your encryption keys using a password manager, and for additional backup, write them down and store them in a fireproof safe. Having a strong recovery plan is just as important as the initial encryption. Also, remember that physical security matters too. Don't let the term 'network-attached storage' make you forget someone could just walk away with the physical device!

8 months, 3 weeks ago by KeymasterCassandra

I'm new to all this NAS stuff, trying to get my bearings. I've read about encrypting the NAS but I'm scared it'll slow down my data access. Is the performance hit really not noticeable?

8 months, 3 weeks ago by Newbie_Neil

Couldn't agree more. I’ve seen forums with horror stories of unencrypted NAS setups getting hit. It’s a nightmare scenario. I use Veracrypt for encrypting portable drives too. As for NAS, I went with hardware-based encryption on my rig. Remember, if you're encrypting your network drives, make sure your backups are also encrypted. Double down on that security!

8 months, 3 weeks ago by HDDHoarder

I've been meaning to encrypt but kept putting it off, thanks for the kick in the butt. Got any recs for key management? I'm afraid I'll be the one to put the keys in a 'safe place' and then completely forget where that is lol.

8 months, 3 weeks ago by BasicUserBert

Lol, encrypt your NAS? Why, so when you forget the key you lose all your precious memes? Good luck with that, peeps.

8 months, 3 weeks ago by 0dayPirate

Good heads-up! Just to add, if you're running a Synology or QNAP, you can use their built-in encryption tools with AES. It’s a straightforward process, and their support pages give a solid rundown. It's like, why wouldn’t you encrypt your NAS when it's basically a few clicks away?