QNAP NAS vulnerabilities to cyberthreats
Although they perform very well for local file sharing, QNAP NAS servers running the QTS OS are prime targets for cybercriminals. Permanently connected to the corporate network, they are vulnerable to brute-force attacks, credential theft and automated malware.
If your NAS suffers a software compromise or a hardware disaster (theft, water damage, fire), the data stored locally is irretrievably lost. The ANSSI is clear on this point: a NAS centralizes storage but does not constitute a Disaster Recovery Plan (DRP). It is imperative to keep a copy of this data offsite, outside the company's premises.
KiwiBackup: secure offsite backup for your QNAP infrastructure
To ensure your cyber resilience, KiwiBackup offers a 100% French, sovereign cloud backup solution, designed to integrate seamlessly with business environments.
Our technology provides end-to-end encryption (AES 256) even before the transfer. Your files are then sent to our ISO 27001 and HDS (Health Data Hosting) certified datacenters, ensuring strict GDPR compliance. To learn more about system requirements and how our software agent works, see our detailed technical sheet.
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Comparison: standalone QNAP NAS vs. NAS with Cloud Backup
Security criterion |
QNAP NAS alone (Local) |
QNAP NAS + KiwiBackup (Cloud) |
|---|---|---|
Protection against attacks |
Vulnerable (volume encryption) |
Immune (external logical air gap) |
Hardware disaster tolerance |
None (total loss if destroyed) |
Full (data stored offsite) |
GDPR / Health compliance |
The end customer's responsibility |
Included (HDS-certified datacenters) |
History (Versioning) |
Limited to disk capacity |
Extended, immutable and secure |
Don't let a hardware fault or a network attack threaten the existence of your business any longer. Securing your QNAP NAS with a sovereign solution is the first step toward true IT peace of mind.
FAQ: Securing a QNAP NAS in the enterprise
Why is a QNAP NAS not enough as your only backup strategy?
A NAS centralizes your files for collaborative work, but it remains a physical device connected to your local network. If it is infected by a virus, destroyed in a fire or stolen, you lose 100% of your data. Offsite storage via a cloud backup is the only reliable safeguard.
How can I protect my QNAP NAS against cyberattacks?
In addition to regularly updating the QTS system and disabling direct access from the Internet (port forwarding), the ultimate method is to back up your data offsite with KiwiBackup. If your NAS is encrypted or locked, you can restore a clean, healthy version from our isolated servers.
Does KiwiBackup cloud backup slow down NAS performance?
No. After the initial backup, the system runs in "incremental" mode. Only the data blocks that have changed are encrypted and transferred. In addition, backup jobs can be scheduled at night or outside production hours to preserve the company's bandwidth.
Does my offsite QNAP data remain confidential?
Absolutely. In line with the Zero Trust principle, data is encrypted directly on the QNAP NAS before being sent over the network. KiwiBackup has no access to your decryption keys, guaranteeing absolute confidentiality of your business files, even when hosted in the cloud.