Have you included your office printers and multifunction copiers in your security procedures? Consider how much information passes through this networked equipment. It’s easy to see why securing your print infrastructure should be a high priority.

Ready or Not, Here They Come

Don’t wait for a print-related security breach to alert you to a problem. Hackers are keenly aware that smaller businesses may not have secured their printers and copiers. They’re always looking for a way into your network.

Regular assessments of your print infrastructure should be standard procedure. If your company doesn’t possess the resources to do a thorough assessment, ask for assistance from a company providing professional data security services.

Here are a few steps you can take now to begin reducing your print-related security risks.

1. Perform regular updates. You don’t ignore updates for your computer systems, but not everyone takes printer security and firmware updates seriously. The reality is that ignoring updates could leave your network open to malicious code, ransomware, and worse.
2. Monitor your fleet. An unmanaged and unmonitored printer fleet is susceptible to a serious security breach. Auditing tools are readily available. Engage tools to help you monitor who is accessing your printers and copiers. Additionally, learn what they’re doing with your sensitive documents.
3. Educate your employees. Security protocols like pull-printing, user authentications and secure mobile printing can help your employees protect your documents and your network. Implement these best practices and make sure your employees understand how to use them.
4. Update your equipment. A printer without the latest security features could cause critical damage to your company’s data. Invest in new equipment. Make sure you don’t become a hacker’s next victim.

Is print security a problem for your company? Contact us at CORE Business Technologies to find out where you stand today.