Print security is a big deal for all businesses, but it's not always easy going. Sometimes you'll miss a detail or overlook a vulnerability--and while that's not necessarily the end of the world, it is important to do your research and find things you might have missed. Today, we'll help you do just that by pointing out three big mistakes many companies make when it comes to print security.
A Simple Solution
Before we get into the details, it's helpful to point out that managed print is a great solution for all kinds of print security problems--and it helps catch the things you might otherwise have overlooked. (It also boosts efficiency, simplifies workflows, and limits your reliance on paper!) Managed print analyzes your printing environment to provide the best, most productive solutions, making sure that your machines, your business, and your customers stay safe and happy.
3 Mistakes
Here are three big print security mistakes you'll want to keep an eye out for!
- #1: Data that hasn't been encrypted
Printers use a lot of data to get their job done. When all that data is in transit, it can be extremely vulnerable--so to make sure everything stays safe even in case of a breach, you should start encrypting your data.
- #2: Hard drives that haven't been wiped
Another thing printers do with data is hoard it on their hard drives. This can be a problem if your printer is breached or if you're returning or selling a machine, which means it's best to wipe hard drives regularly (even if the data is encrypted).
- #3: Mobile device connections that aren't secured
Mobile devices can occasionally pass malware or viruses to your printer via print jobs. That doesn't mean you should shut down mobile printing entirely--rather, you need to make sure printers and mobile devices are part of your print security protocols.
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