Protecting an iSCSI SAN

Your iSCSI configuration is only as secure as your IP network. By enforcing good security standards when you set up your network, you help safeguard your iSCSI storage.

Protecting Transmitted Data
A primary security risk in iSCSI SANs is that an attacker might sniff transmitted storage data.
Securing iSCSI Ports
You can improve the security of iSCSI ports by installing security patches and limiting the devices connected to the iSCSI network.
Setting iSCSI CHAP
iSCSI storage systems authenticate an initiator using a name and key pair. ESXi systems support Challenge Handshake Authentication Protocol (CHAP).

Parent topic: Managing iSCSI Storage