《05_How to use the data encryption feature on QNAP Turbo NAS》.docx

How do I encrypt my data on QNAP Turbo NAS? Applicable model: All Intel x86-based series Arm-based series with 4.1.1 firmware The data encryption feature on QNAP Turbo NAS allows you to encrypt the disk volumes on the Turbo NAS with 256-bit AES encryption for data breach protection. The encrypted disk volumes can only be mounted for normal read/ write access with the authorized password. The encryption protects the confidential data from unauthorized access even if the hard drives or the entire server were stolen. About AES encryption: The Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) is an encryption standard adopted by the U.S. government. This standard comprises three block ciphers, AES-128, AES-192 and AES-256. Each AES cipher has a 128-bit block size, with key sizes of 128, 192 and 256 bits, respectively. The AES ciphers have been analyzed extensively and are now used worldwide. (Source:? HYPERLINK /wiki/Advanced_Encryption_Standard \t _blank /wiki/Advanced_Encryption_Standard) Before you start Please beware of the followings before you start using the data encryption feature of the Turbo NAS. The encryption feature of the Turbo NAS is volume-based. A volume can be a single disk, a JBOD configuration, or a RAID array. You have to decide whether or not to encrypt your data when you create a disk volume on the Turbo NAS. In other words, you will not be able to encrypt a volume after it has been created unless you initialize the disk volume. Note that initializing a disk volume will clear all the existing disk data on it. The encryption on the disk volume cannot be removed without initialization. To remove the encryption on the disk volume, you have to initialize the disk volume and all the data will be cleared. Please keep the encryption password or key safe. If you forget your password or lose the encryption key, you will not be able to retrieve your data! Before you start, please read this document carefully and strictly adhere to the instructions. Activating disk volu