Printing is a lot more convenient than it was even just a few years ago. But those conveniences have also caused new challenges for businesses.

Your Newest Security Challenges

Print security breaches have generated some alarming headlines in the last year or so. There are some steps you should take now to locate and correct your print-related risks. Keep your company from becoming the next victim.

Hard Drive Security

Your multifunction printers don’t just print and copy documents; they store data on internal hard drives. While the benefits are substantial (access to document management strategies, digital document distribution, etc.), security risks are also a part of the package.
There are a few critical steps you can take to protect the confidential information that passes through your multifunction system.

• Data encryption. As data is transferred to your printers, it could be intercepted by hackers. Data encryption can make sensitive documents unusable to hackers. You can also encrypt data stored on device hard drives, making it useless to anyone with malicious intent.
• Data-erase capabilities. Use this feature to erase data stored temporarily on your multifunction printer. By automating the process, your employees will be less likely to leave confidential information stored and vulnerable on your device.

Abandoned Documents

Printing may be easier than ever, but it’s also easier for employees to forget that they’ve initiated a print job. To eliminate this common security risk, implement solutions that require employees to authenticate on the device to release a print job. When confidential documents are unattended or abandoned in print trays, your organization is at risk of a security violation.

It’s critical to include networked printers in your security protocols to combat print security vulnerabilities in your office. Contact us at CORE Business Technologies for help pinpointing and correct weak links in your security strategies today!