SMB Share Security Cosiderations¶
- Use the latest version of Samba, as it includes security enhancements and bug fixes. IFS recommends using a Samba share with version 3.
- Use a strong password policy for Samba users to avoid easy password cracking.
- Limit access to the Samba share to only authorized users or groups.
- Configure Samba to use SMB signing to secure network communications. Click here for Windows SMB sigining recommendations