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Toshiba launches BV400T thermal transfer printer range any requirement. Transforming an application
Toshiba has launched its BV400T models, which makes its BV400 series – BV400D and BV400T models – one of the most extensive desktop ranges available with nine separate printer models. This desktop series comes with a broad set of features and functionality to enhance any labelling application. For ribbon compatibility, the BV400T enables the use of both 100m on ½” and 300m on 1” cores, providing users with the widest choice of desktop printing solutions when it comes to thermal transfer applications. Industry leading speeds of up to 7” per second combined with RFID capabilities, when using the optional UHF RFID module, ensure that the printer is future-proofed for
into an RFID one can be done at the time of installation or later depending on the customer’s requirements. It is ideal for applications like RFID retagging at store-level ensuring end to end traceability of goods moving. “Our complete entry model range offers unparalleled performance in the industry, ensuring that there is a perfect product for every application,” said Dave Solomons, head of barcode, Toshiba Tec UK Imaging Systems Ltd. “This new lineup of thermal transfer products compliments our comprehensive range of desktop printers, providing even more options to choose from.”
Toshiba BV400T
toshibatec.co.uk
Major cyber risks not covered in IT security training
Despite human error being the biggest IT security concern for 34% of SMEs across the UK, IT training is missing some of the most common cyber weakness areas for more than half, according to a pan-European survey from Sharp Europe. The survey reveals a worrying disconnect between levels of IT security concern and the specific training businesses have in place to address the most common cyber risks. The research of 5,770 professionals responsible for purchasing IT in their SME reveals that, employees not following or even having any cyber training is seen as the biggest risk overall to the effectiveness of their businesses’ IT security; more so than large scale industry attacks or concerns around not having the right protection in place. In fact, 24% are now more concerned than previously about technology security risks because of the lack of training for employees. Despite the importance of training, and the concerns around human error, the research reveals that areas that would help address threats, that have impacted UK SMEs, such as virus attacks (25%), phishing (31%), data loss (30%) and password attacks (24%) are simply not covered by a significant proportion of the current training provided to employees. Security training programmes in less than half of SMEs cover passwords (46%), downloading files (46%), connecting to a secure network (45%), or even the basics
around logging on and off (44%). “IT security is as much a people issue as it is a technology challenge, our team members are ultimately our last line of defence against threats,” said Matt Riley, director of security at Sharp UK. “Businesses and organisations of course need to have all the right technology in place, such as firewalls and anti-virus software, but they also need to create a security culture and robust training that covers all employees, not just the IT team and senior management. “Failing to have continuously refreshed cyber training in place for dealing with everyday issues like changing passwords, spotting phishing emails and downloading files is a real concern. The recent surge in AI-enabled phishing attacks is rising to new levels of sophistication, meaning more businesses are more vulnerable than ever to attack. To combat this at Sharp UK, we are using new tools to educate and put knowledge into practice. Traditional training methods such as watching videos don’t provide an engaging way for knowledge to be embedded through practical application. New training tools simulate phishing, raising awareness of the threat and fostering positive conversations within our own teams about cyber security. Ultimately, these training oversights can cost businesses significantly so it’s important to keep investing and evolving IT security training.”
Matt Riley director of security
sharp.co.uk
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