Print security isn't always easy. There's so much to know, so much to research, and so much to do--but the truth is that you can make print security a lot easier if you take it one step at a time. Let's get started!
A Long-Term Goal
The truth about print security is that, no matter how hard you try, you can't make things perfect overnight. There will always be some new threat to learn about, or a change in one part of your company that affects everything else--which means that print security is more of an ongoing goal than a one-time achievement.
However, you can improve your print security in just a few simple steps--and the best part is that you can start right now.
- Step #1: Start at the machine.
Printers are often left out of overall security policies, which means that they can easily become vulnerabilities. Start by integrating printers into your existing security procedures.
- Step #2: Keep an eye on your habits.
There are all kinds of management tools that help you review the usage of your entire fleet, helping you learn what you print, when you print, and why. This, in turn, helps you identify risky behaviors and suspicious patterns.
- Step #3: Implement user authentication.
User authentication allows you to control who has access to the printer. It also ensures that the right document is released to the right person, limiting the risk of sensitive information falling into the wrong hands.
- Step #4: Focus on the network.
Most printers communicate with your network in order to boost efficiency and offer advanced functions, but this can be a security risk if you don't take the proper precautions--like the ability to find and protect against viruses.
Print security doesn't have to be stressful. Contact us today to get started!
