Synology has released ActiveProtect Manager 2.0, a software update for its ActiveProtect data protection appliances that widens the platforms it protects and adds volume-level encryption. It is available for all DP-Series appliances at no additional cost. Segmented backup infrastructure is costlier to run and slower to recover from, which is why a unified, all-in-one data protection and backup system now reads as a necessity rather than an option.
Managing fragmented backup infrastructure drives up costs and slows recovery. The ActiveProtect appliance unites purpose-built storage with powerful data management software into a single, predictable investment… APM 2.0 builds on that value, enabling organizations to safeguard their entire hybrid infrastructure through one centralized, scalable solution.
-Jia-Yu Liu, Executive Vice President of the Synology Data Protection Group
Expanded platform coverage
ActiveProtect Manager 2.0 extends protection to Amazon EC2, Azure VM, Proxmox VE, Nutanix AHV, and Google Workspace. Cross-platform recovery lets workloads be backed up and restored across different environments, supporting both disaster recovery and workload migration.
Backup destinations have also expanded. ActiveProtect Vault now supports a wider range of Synology NAS models, while Azure Blob Storage joins the list of supported copy and tiering targets. Backups stored in Amazon S3 Storage or Azure Blob Storage can be restored directly into Amazon EC2 and Azure VM without routing through on-premises hardware, significantly reducing recovery times.
Encryption now, AI detection next
ActiveProtect Manager 2.0 adds software-based storage encryption at the volume level to secure data at rest. Backup data and system configurations remain inaccessible in the event of drive theft or hardware loss. The upcoming APM 2.1 update will add AI/ML anomaly detection, tracking each backup version for shifts in change rate, file modifications, mass deletions, and entropy. Suspicious backup copies will be moved to quarantine for administrators to investigate, limiting the risk of backup contamination, and the model learns from those outcomes to improve accuracy and reduce false positives.
APM 2.1 will also scan backups for malware before restoration, using integrated third-party antivirus software such as Microsoft Defender, Bitdefender, and ESET. If malware is detected in the most recent backup, Auto Fallback restores the latest clean version instead.
ActiveProtect Manager 2.0 Availability
ActiveProtect Manager 2.0 is available for all DP-Series appliances at no additional cost. Full details are on the official product page. For more context, see our Synology coverage from Computex 2026 and our report on how Philippine retail operations are modernizing their data protection.
Grant Soriano
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