Synology ActiveProtect Manager 2.0 improves AI-driven security

Synology has released ActiveProtect Manager 2.0 (APM 2.0), a software update for its ActiveProtect data protection appliances, enhancing platform coverage and security.

Bottom line: Synology's ActiveProtect Manager 2.0 (APM 2.0) now supports 9 NAS models, including the DS628 and DS1621+, and is now integrated with Synology's DiskStation Manager (DSM) 7.2.1.

What's happening: The APM 2.0 update introduces cross-platform recovery, allowing users to recover data from any supported NAS model, and expands platform coverage to 9 NAS models, including the DS628 and DS1621+. This release is based on DSM 7.2.1.

What to do: Security leaders should review their Synology NAS configurations to ensure all devices are updated to DSM 7.2.1 and APM 2.0, and consider enabling two-factor authentication to further enhance security.

Source: Help Net Security