The growth of mobile computing aided the development of document workflow capabilities on multifunction devices. This provided exciting opportunities for business growth. However, with any new opportunity comes a new challenge. Security challenges that every business must address.

The Challenges

The increased capabilities offered by digital technology means businesses can’t afford to let new security challenges remain unanswered.

Multifunction printers with their print, copy, scan, and fax capabilities have been widely adopted by businesses around the world. When MFPs evolved from simple output devices to powerful document workflow tools, business leaders faced security vulnerabilities of an entirely different nature.

Mobile devices are recognized as an acceptable way for work-from-home and traveling employees to access core business documents from any location. Business benefits include improved collaboration, lower costs, and faster turnaround times for daily processes in every department. The need for secure document storage and mobile printing is more critical than ever.

Addressing the Challenges

Mobile computing delivers incredible opportunities for growth. Even for the newest startup. Fortunately, the tech industry is up to the challenge of providing security solutions. Keeping bad actors away from your data. Here’s what they suggest:

Multifunction printers must be included in company security protocols. This also includes servers, computers, and mobile devices. Remote monitoring, hard drive solutions, data encryption, print tracking and other solutions should be implemented without delay.

Mobile and BYOD workers should be included in company security policies. Failure to do so could put your data at risk.  It gives mobile work forces little choice but to seek alternate solutions. Login protocols, data encryption, blacklisting risky apps, and solutions to erase data from lost or stolen mobile devices can mitigate the most common risks.

Have you taken steps to address potential security risks within your organization? Contact us at CORE Business Technologies for an assessment today!