Printers can be an easy entry point for hackers to access your business’ sensitive information. That’s why it’s important to secure your printer from hackers.
What Makes Business Printers Vulnerable to Hackers?
Organizations tend to keep their computers and devices secure. However, they often overlook one key component in the offices: their printers. Organizations have important documents that run through printers such as tax forms, financial statements, employee and client information, and medical records—which hackers love to access. Network printers usually store previous print jobs in their hard drives, allowing hackers to see those documents.
On top of that, most printers connect to multiple computers and can receive remote wireless commands through mobile devices. Any printer that is connected to the internet and not secured behind a firewall is vulnerable to attacks.
What You Can do to Secure Your Printer
A managed print service (MPS) partner is a helpful resource in keeping your company secure. No matter the size of your company—big or small—the MPS solution will ensure all printers and copiers remain secure.
This service will handle the management of printers and monitor them remotely. MPS proactively and continuously monitors print processes and equipment to optimize and maintain security. The remote monitoring features will track documents, prevent any unauthorized equipment access, and provide real-time notifications of any issues. For example, if a hacker is physically there and inserts a flash drive into the printer, MPS security will immediately recognize it and will stop the breach. Through MPS, your printer will receive the latest security updates from the manufacturers as they become available.
Managed print services don’t only offer security, there are other benefits, including:
- Reduced costs
- Increased uptimes
- Dedicated support service
- Improved workflow and efficiency
Partner with QualityDOS
Printer security is a frequently overlooked but essential element for your company in achieving data security. With all sorts of documents with sensitive information, businesses are at risk of having their information exposed to hackers. At QualityDOS, we offer managed print service solutions to take care of your printer worries. From managing your printers to securing them, our expert team can help. Contact us today!
