This application has the ability (just like Hyper Backup for Synology to Synology) to make the data on the backup server fully encrypted, and cannot be decrypted without the proper key. I admittedly have no idea how it works since I use S3 for everything. My assumption is the Synology C2 account, since having the password for the Hyper Backup client-side encryption would allow you to decrypt the backup without the private key file. However, the Synology applications do not work anymore. Having briefly toyed with the idea of digging a backup media into a hole in the ground (yes, really), I have now decided to go with the more conventional approach of finding a “Backup Buddy” to keep my (encrypted) offsite backup. Backup Settings & Rotation. Fully back up Ubuntu, Red Hat, and other Linux machines with new Active Backup for Business Agent for Linux. Data Encryption When using Hyper Backup to transmit data from Synology NAS to Synology C2 Backup, Synology strongly recommends that users enable client-side encryption for breach prevention. Our client targets only is for Windows Server Backups. But it looks like they have backup mechanisms in place to help those who lose their encryption keys. My backup methodology with Synology is therefore now: Use Cloud Sync to pull down backups of cloud storage. The last two pages you can adjust the backup settings like notifications, compression, transfer encryption, and schedule. Synology Hyper Backup and encryption. ... application configuration files and other folders you chose with both compression and client-side encryption if you wish. There are no Amazon apps available for Synology NAS backup that can even store and manage data it. I use Hyper Backup to make usb encrypted backup. Ultimately a NAS isn’t a backup system, and the best thing you can do is make offsite backups of the data. Edit: the article you posted is about Synology’s C2 service, which is their home-grown backup service. ... AES-256 encryption. No. Hyper Backup – The main Synology backup solution. Archive View Return to standard view. Either way, I’d be very wary of using Synology C2 after reading that. You can always go back and adjust these later but I only change client-side encryption** (turn on) and set my preferred schedule. Safeguard sensitive files with new AES-256 encryption of all backup data on your Synology NAS. The private key is tied to the Synology, only YOUR Synology can decrypt this using the key. Concerns About Security in the Cloud Synology’s Cloud Sync and Hyper Backup applications store the backups encrypted in Amazon Cloud. This section details Synology's data protection and encryption methods for users combining Hyper Backup with Synology C2. You will need a special program and it doesnt make it convenient if you want to quickly access your files. I mean, I only need the password to decrypt it using hyper backup explorer. Right know we are using AhSay backup software, and cloud storage. With the Amazon apps, the data is uploaded unencrypted. The backup destination can be on the same diskstation (the same or on a different volume) or another diskstation. The issues with the hyper back is that the file is encrypted and you wont be able to easily access the contents of it. I have however some questions : Are the keys stored in the usb drive ? Protect your data-at-rest against digital breaches or physical theft. Client-side encryption is a feature of Hyper Backup that you can apply to any of your backup targets. last updated – posted 2018-Dec-20, 8:35 am AEST posted 2018-Dec-20, 8:35 am AEST User #560352 99 posts **TheBurger** Participant reference: whrl.pl/RfhCWj. Data loss and ransomware encryption is always a possibility with a NAS unit, even when you take precautions.