Running Wireguard VPN on my home server - general security advice

[Whiffle]

Hi there.

I am running Openmediavault on my home server and have a number of services (Home Assistant, PiHole, TVHeadend, Jellyfin) all running as docker containers.

I would really like to have a go at remotely accessing my server as I can:

* Back up photos to my server hard drives as well as access them remotely.

* Schedule TV Programs on TVHeadend when away from home

* Monitor my home when I am away

* Stream films to my phone, without the need for streaming services

Openmediavault has a built in addon for using Wireguard and I am hoping to give that a go, shortly.

Does anyone have any initial security advice before I take the plunge, please?

I am pretty nervous about making my home network available to the net and want to make sure that I have taken all necessary steps beforehand.

For example - I use both NFS and SMB to share folders on my network. Should I remove NFS, given that it does not allow for password protection?

 

[Whiffle]

Thanks Spile - did you take any particular measures to secure your server itself or are you just happy that the VPN is strong enough to prevent access in the first place?