7 Quick Ways to Improve Your Printer Security

Submitted by Tech Support on Thu, 06/13/2024 - 12:49
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Is your business taking proactive steps to safeguard your printer and sensitive documents from cyber threats? Here are seven practical tasks you can implement right away to enhance your printer's security:

Regular Firmware Updates

Keep your printer firmware up to date to patch vulnerabilities and protect against potential security breaches.

Secure Network Configuration

Configure your printer to connect securely to your network, utilizing encryption and strong passwords to prevent unauthorized access.

Access Control Settings

Implement access control measures such as user authentication and role-based permissions to restrict printer access to authorized personnel only.

Print Job Encryption

Enable encryption for print jobs to ensure sensitive data remains protected while in transit and at rest on the printer's hard drive.

Secure Disposal of Printed Documents

Implement policies for secure disposal of printed documents to prevent unauthorized access to confidential information.

Regular Security Audits

Conduct regular security audits and assessments of your print environment to identify and address potential security gaps.

Comprehensive Printer Security Solutions

At United Business Technologies, we specialize in providing robust printer security solutions tailored to safeguard your business's critical assets. To learn more about how we can help secure your print environment against evolving cyber threats, contact us today.

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