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data encryption and advanced firewall configuration, as well as the ability to deal with network segmentation,” he says. “And, in the era of BYOD [bring your own device], it must support multiple operating systems, too. “While most users accept that there’s always a trade-off between security and convenience, an effective security solution should be able to work efficiently in the background without compromising ease of use,” says Stuart. “To that end, end users want robust security to work hand-in-hand with features like Find Me printing and Print from Anything. Nor do they want to compromise on cost effectiveness or hosting options (on prem/cloud/etc), nor impact their sustainability efforts.” Peter adds that SMBs are looking for ease of use, simple installation and above all total peace of mind from their secure print network. “They need to know their print devices are secure in their own right, certified and independently tested,” he says. “This is standard stuff for Kyocera – for instance the cryptographic technology on board Kyocera’s A4 printers and MFPs is FIPS 140-3 certified to NIST standards to ensure that data is kept confidential; all devices are UK PSTI compliant.” In addition, networked printers and MFPs need to protect print data across the network, and above all secure confidential or sensitive information in
a device’s memory long after printed documents have been collected, Peter notes. “This security needs to be automatic, common and all- encompassing,” he says. “Security conscious manufacturers such as Kyocera know this – providing the same industry leading security on their consumer ECOSYS range as their high-end TASKalfa business devices – we call this K-Level security, which has been validated by BLI/Keypoint Intelligence for device penetration.” Hardware and software Ian says that businesses need to consider the security of the hardware and software that make up a print solution, as well as that of the documents that are printed, copied and scanned on them. “With hardware and software, ensure device firmware, drivers and print management software are regularly updated to the latest available releases,” he says. “Only enable features and services that are essential for the functionality you require. “Change default passwords and define policies that check and remediate against subsequent misconfiguration.” Ian adds that the latest hardware comes with several features that can enhance the security of documents at a device level. “Support for latest encryption standards ensure that data is secured in transit and at rest,” he says. “Consider replacing ageing devices that no longer support the latest security and don’t let that device become the weakest link in the security chain of your network infrastructure.” On documents, Ian adds: “We’ve all seen occurrences of unclaimed print jobs being left on printer output trays. Often these contain sensitive information and can represent a significant risk to GDPR compliance. Implementing an effective print management solution can ensure that jobs are not printed until the authorised user releases them at the device. A full
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While most users accept that there’s always a trade-off between security and convenience, an effective security solution should be able to work efficiently in the background without compromising ease of use.
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Stuart Brooks EMEA head of sales and channel
papercut.com
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