How safe it is to allow access to NAS over the Internet?

Today we'll look at the steps you can take to keep your NAS secured and your data safe. You don't need to be an ... Only enable what you need and if you open a port on your router to access your NAS from the Internet, make sure you are using a strong username and password. read more

It is not a preferred option unless the VPN or secure cloud settings are in place and even then you may wish to selectively permit shared access. However, if the content is not sensitive or if you do not end up including unrestricted access rights, cloud -based read-only sharing may not be much of concern. read more

Your router may also support sharing any attached storage devices over the Internet. Store your PC’s important files on the network storage device and access it over the Internet. Be sure to do some research and see if your NAS or router’s Internet file sharing features are secure. Consumer routers are notoriously insecure. read more