Synology Releases ActiveProtect Manager 2.0 with Enhanced AI Security Features

Synology has launched ActiveProtect Manager 2.0 (APM 2.0), a significant update to its data protection appliances. This version introduces expanded platform support for services like Amazon EC2, Azure VM, Proxmox VE, Nutanix AHV, and Google Workspace. It enhances cross-platform recovery capabilities, allowing seamless backup and restoration across different environments. The update includes software-based storage encryption to secure data at rest and prepares for future AI-driven threat mitigation features. APM 2.1 is expected to introduce AI/ML anomaly detection and malware scanning before restoration. This update aims to streamline backup infrastructure management and improve recovery times. ActiveProtect Manager 2.0 is available for all DP Series appliances.

Key Points: • APM 2.0 expands support to major cloud platforms. • New AI-driven features will enhance threat detection and recovery. • Software-based encryption secures data at rest.