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Extra backup for Synology: hyperbackup/hyper backup vault for Synology DS414 + which drive?
Hi,
I have a Synology DS 414 with 5,4 TB storage of which I already use syncs in the cloud (cloudstation).
However, I'm not backing up ALL data (like videos etc) + I'd like to have a backup to a format that is not vulnerable to a malware like Cryptolocker. That's why I'd like to use hyperbackup of backup Vault.
But never used these backup methods, so would like to have your input on it + what external (budget, it's only backup) should I buy?
Please advise.
J.
I have a Synology DS 414 with 5,4 TB storage of which I already use syncs in the cloud (cloudstation).
However, I'm not backing up ALL data (like videos etc) + I'd like to have a backup to a format that is not vulnerable to a malware like Cryptolocker. That's why I'd like to use hyperbackup of backup Vault.
But never used these backup methods, so would like to have your input on it + what external (budget, it's only backup) should I buy?
Please advise.
J.
ASKER
Thanks for your input but my questions were not answered :-)
I gave you a solution that, in my opinion, would be best. Having dealt with clients that have gotten ransomware and seeing all the file types that have been affected, I can tell you that some backup programs' files will be encrypted. If you buy for today, for one that is not affected today, then tomorrow there is no guarantee that it won't be one of the ones encrypted.
There is also no guarantee about what flavor of Ransomware you would get.
If you want to protect yourself more, get something like a SonicWALL firewall with a "sandbox" in it that helps to keep the ransomware out.
Having dealt with Backups and Disaster Recovery for 39 years now, both in the military and in the civilian world, I can tell you that you need multiple backups on different sets of media and you need those offline as well. This goes with the Healthcare entities all the way to the Florida Dept. Of Law Enforcement Criminal Information Database that I have worked on.
If you are stuck on Hyperbackup, then go that way. I just gave you, in my opinion, a superior way of protecting yourself against ransomware, utilizing what you already have.
There is also no guarantee about what flavor of Ransomware you would get.
If you want to protect yourself more, get something like a SonicWALL firewall with a "sandbox" in it that helps to keep the ransomware out.
Having dealt with Backups and Disaster Recovery for 39 years now, both in the military and in the civilian world, I can tell you that you need multiple backups on different sets of media and you need those offline as well. This goes with the Healthcare entities all the way to the Florida Dept. Of Law Enforcement Criminal Information Database that I have worked on.
If you are stuck on Hyperbackup, then go that way. I just gave you, in my opinion, a superior way of protecting yourself against ransomware, utilizing what you already have.
ASKER
I got a Sonicwall and got multiple kinds of backups (cloud sync, Synology to synology), now want to have this offline backup with hyperbackup. It s clear that you have experience and thanks for sharing that, but it also clear that you did not read my question.
As I said earlier, I gave you a solution that, in my opinion, would be best.
I also said, If you are stuck on Hyperbackup, then go that way. I just gave you, in my opinion, a superior way of protecting yourself against ransomware, utilizing what you already have.
Like everyone else in these forums, you can take the advice of others or not, that is your choice. I do take a bit of offense with your statement that I did not read your question. I did read it. I understand it and I offered you, in my opinion, a better way of protecting yourself. If you want HyperBackup, then go that route.
I am working with a company right now that an IT professional needs his infrastructure upgraded. He is no more than a hobbyist at best and has insisted on doing some things His way because "he knows better than anyone else". Well, about $10k over what he should spend, he is still not where he needs to be, but we are doing it his way.
And yes, I do have a lot of real world experience in this.
Good luck with the HyperBackup.
I also said, If you are stuck on Hyperbackup, then go that way. I just gave you, in my opinion, a superior way of protecting yourself against ransomware, utilizing what you already have.
Like everyone else in these forums, you can take the advice of others or not, that is your choice. I do take a bit of offense with your statement that I did not read your question. I did read it. I understand it and I offered you, in my opinion, a better way of protecting yourself. If you want HyperBackup, then go that route.
I am working with a company right now that an IT professional needs his infrastructure upgraded. He is no more than a hobbyist at best and has insisted on doing some things His way because "he knows better than anyone else". Well, about $10k over what he should spend, he is still not where he needs to be, but we are doing it his way.
And yes, I do have a lot of real world experience in this.
Good luck with the HyperBackup.
ASKER
This is my question
" I'd like to have a backup to a format that is not vulnerable to a malware like Cryptolocker. That's why I'd like to use hyperbackup of backup Vault.
But never used these backup methods, so would like to have your input on it"
So I d like to know more about Hyperbackup. You mention things I do know and already implemented, like having different backups and a firewall like Sonicwall.
I do not understand or read what your answer is different from what I am saying. I do not get your point or what you are trying to tell me. Should I not use Hyperbackup?
" I'd like to have a backup to a format that is not vulnerable to a malware like Cryptolocker. That's why I'd like to use hyperbackup of backup Vault.
But never used these backup methods, so would like to have your input on it"
So I d like to know more about Hyperbackup. You mention things I do know and already implemented, like having different backups and a firewall like Sonicwall.
I do not understand or read what your answer is different from what I am saying. I do not get your point or what you are trying to tell me. Should I not use Hyperbackup?
ASKER
Please close this question. No answer was relevant.
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Your NAS should be connected over the network, so you have much more protection there than a direct connection. Some, to a much lesser amount, ransomware will traverse mapped drives. So if you map your NAS it would be vulnerable in that case. You could use your NAS without mapping drives by using shortcuts and that would be the most secure of all of them.
Having said all of that, you are backing up to the cloud which is also very good, BUT you need to have another backup that goes Offline.
One suggestion is to have another Synology NAS and setup as sync between the two. I use 2 of them to sync for redundancy. I have a 3rd one that I plug in once a week, sync that up and then put it in a safe. So, should the worse case scenario happen, I still have a NAS in pristine condition in my safe. The good this about this is that I can plug it in and start using it immediately, not having to rely on loading up backup software and doing a restore.