Is Print Security a Part of Your Security Game Plan?

July 19, 2018 | Advanced Office

It may seem like a distant memory, but it wasn't that long ago when terms like cybercrime, ransomware, and hackers weren't a part of our daily conversations if they existed at all. That's no longer the case, and business leaders who aren't worried about security have either addressed the problem or are hoping they'll go unnoticed by attackers.

Today's office technologies deserve credit for revolutionizing business processes and commerce, but they can also be used by criminals to "smash and grab" whatever they can and then disappear into the darkness.

Here are some of the defenses you can implement to keep bad actors from using your equipment as a gateway into your company's stored information.

  1. Print security solutions —Your multifunction printers can be used to launch electronic document management systems, saving your organization valuable time and money. Hackers can also use your multifunction system to gain unauthorized entry into your stored data and your network, but with the right print security solutions in place, you'll have the right tools to address ongoing security threats. Your equipment provider can help you get the latest print security solutions installed and operational.

  2. Software and equipment updates —You can't hope to fend off sophisticated security threats with equipment that isn't designed to meet the challenge. By regularly updating your laser printers, hardware and software, you'll have the advantage of the latest print security solutions to address ongoing hidden security threats.

  3. Backup solutions — If a natural disaster or break-in occurred at your office location, would you be able to access your data? Could you operate your business from another location? A document management system provides critical access and backup solutions to make sure your business survives, even if the worst happens.

Is print security a part of your company's security game plan? Contact us at Advanced Office for expert assistance today.