A well-balanced, multi-layered security strategy is needed to help ensure your copiers and printers keep your information safe from malicious intruders. Sharp MFPs are equipped with multiple security features to do just that.
Your copiers and printers know the latest files you’ve worked in, the last email that you were caps locked on, maybe even what you are having for dinner tonight. Copiers fly under the radar as far as endpoints are concerned, but they hold a wealth of secrets since they are connected to your entire network, not only that chili recipe that you printed yesterday. That means your files, email and other devices can be accessed from your copier, so it is important to keep security in mind when purchasing, installing, updating and removing your machine.
You’ve heard countless messages about the importance of data security. In recent years, bad actors have stepped up their activity and are using more sophisticated techniques to take advantage of distributed and remote work environments. In today’s widespread threat landscape, a well-balanced, multi-layered security strategy is needed to help ensure your copiers and printers keep your information safe from malicious intruders.
Here are eight features of the Sharp MFP product line that can keep your copier secure:
- BIOS Integrity Check at startup helps protect system files from malware attacks
- Trusted Platform Module provides an added layer of protection to safeguard data
- Bitdefender Antivirus scans inbound and outbound data for virus activity
- End-of-Lease Data Erase can protect privacy by deleting all data and personal information at trade-in time
- Firmware Attack Prevention checks for abnormal firmware at startup
- TLS 1.3 Encryption prevents eavesdropping while data is in transit
- Real-time Intrusion Detection detects abnormal connection requests and denies access
- Application Whitelisting prevents unauthorized files and applications from being loaded
Copiers are more than “just printers,” and they know more than they let on. Just like your computer or tablet, they are connected to your network and are therefore a potential entryway for hackers. Ignoring these essential security features is basically rolling out the welcome mat for bad actors that will steal more than your secret chili recipe. Looking for a security-first copier or want to learn more about printer security? Contact the technology experts at Rhyme.
Source: Sharp Business USA