--- title: "Print Security: Is Your Data Protected? | Advanced Office" description: Since the widespread adoption of sophisticated multifunction copiers in the business world, print security has risen to the forefront. image: https://www.goadvanced.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/security%20(2).jpg --- [![logo-scroll](https://www.goadvanced.com/hubfs/logo-scroll.svg "logo-scroll")](http://19965136.hs-sites.com/) [![logo-scroll](https://www.goadvanced.com/hubfs/logo-scroll.svg "logo-scroll")](http://19965136.hs-sites.com/) # Print Security: Is Your Data Protected? December 20, 2017 | [Advanced Office](https://www.goadvanced.com/blog/author/advanced-office) Protecting your company's sensitive information used to involve updating computer operating systems and installing anti-virus software. Much has changed in recent years, and hackers never stop looking for ways to invade your privacy. Since the widespread adoption of sophisticated multifunction copiers in the business world, print security has risen to the forefront. Read on to learn what's at stake and how to mitigate your risks. ### Print Security 101 Securing information that flows through your multifunction systems isn't difficult, but that doesn't mean it's not important. The first step involves understanding how your system works and taking simple steps to protect your data. #### Step 1. What's going on inside your multifunction printer? Your [multifunction printer](https://www.goadvanced.com/multifunction-printers) is an entirely different device than the printers and copiers of the last century. Networked MFPs store and distribute documents throughout your company. For this function to work, your copier stores images of every document that passes through its built-in scanner. When you stop to consider what this data includes (financial information, customer data, employee social security numbers, proprietary company research, etc.), it's easy to see how attractive your MFP is to criminals. #### Step 2. Enable security features. Today's sophisticated multifunction systems come with built-in security features designed to protect your data. These features can include capabilities like data encryption, data overwrite, and pull-printing. Contact your equipment provider to [learn how to take full advantage of these features](http://goadvanced.com/secure-data) and make plans to educate your staff. #### Step 3. Exercise diligence when changing equipment. Print security breaches can occur during end-of-lease scenarios, or anytime your device leaves your premises. Find out what your equipment provider plans to do with your old device hard drive whenever you acquire new equipment. 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