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breaking asymmetric cryptography – the algorithms that our digital world relies on – grows every year. “Experts think there’s up to a 34% chance of this happening by 2034,” he wrote. “This would put encrypted communications at risk, compromise the existing digital signatures used for verifying the integrity of firmware and software, and dissolve digital trust.” If a printer has no quantum resilience, a quantum attack at the firmware level would mean it would be fully exposed through malicious firmware updates, giving the attacker stealthy, persistent and total control of the device. To counter this developing threat, HP has launched its new 8000 Series printers – including the HP Color LaserJet Enterprise MFP 8801, Mono MFP 8601, and LaserJet Pro Mono SFP 8501 – which have been designed with quantum resilience to protect against the potential quantum attacks of the future. Features of the printers include: l A foundation for quantum resistance: The printers’ new ASIC chips are designed with quantum- resistant cryptography and enable the use of digital signature verification to protect firmware integrity against quantum attacks l Enhanced security at the hardware level: Printer manageability and protection is enhanced through the new ASIC chips, which protect early- stage BIOS and BIOS boot firmware integrity, reducing the risk of data breaches l Seamless integration with Zero Trust measures: Foundational to HP’s Zero Trust Print Architecture™, these printers are designed to integrate seamlessly into existing Zero Trust Network Architectures. This helps organisations to take a unified, fleet-wide approach to their security strategies and protect against current and future threats. This forms part of HP’s commitment
to innovation in device security – the company has already launched PCs that contain firmware protection against quantum computer attacks. Large format breakthrough Another printer launched at Amplify was the HP Latex R530 Printer, which is a compact all-in-one HP Latex printer capable of handling rigid and flexible media. Its digital operation is designed to simplify workflows and maximise space, boosting efficiency for users. It is aimed at businesses in a range of sectors, from small and medium-sized print shops (PSPs) that want help to meet customer demands with high-quality prints and impressive
Steve Inch global senior print security strategist and product management lead
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output to construction companies undertaking large-scale projects.
In a blog, Daniel Martinez, global head and general manager, HP Large Format Business, noted that organisations seek innovative solutions to improve their operations, streamline processes, and expand their customer reach. “That’s why we’re excited to introduce new devices and solutions designed to address these challenges and empower businesses in the future of work,” he wrote. All-in-one printing solution Daniel added that HP has heard from PSP customers about the significant challenges they face when it comes to rigid printing, including space, cost and operational limitations. “Small and medium-sized print shops
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often struggle to find efficient workflows or resort to outsourcing, while larger PSPs seek solutions that can expand their offerings and execute short runs on both rigid and flexible media,” he explained. The Latex R530 seeks to address these issues, offering
significant capabilities in a smaller footprint and
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