I have a server with OpenSSH enabled. I use it to make distant backups. I mainly use rsync over SSH and SFTP. I understood that these protocols are quite safe.I am interested in enabling Samba share on the server so that I can access content easily with some IOS apps that I have. My question is as follows:- Is Samba a secure protocol?- Is the security level similar to SSH?- Would you guys rather stick with SSH/SFTP instead of opening up SMB?
Safety of SMB versus SFTP
ssh;security;samba;remote;sftp
Samba is not a secure protocol. The data isn't encrypted during transport. Which protocol I would choose would depend on the environment. If I'm on an internal network, Samba is fine. If I'm accessing the data remotely, either SSH/SCP or some VPN solution would be preferable from a security standpoint.