In 2018, South Africans have been under heightened attack from cyber criminals and hackers \u2013 and according to HP, your printer can be the leading cause.<\/p>\n
Security breaches that have impacted companies and citizens significantly of late include the Liberty email hack and the Master Deed\u2019s data breach.<\/p>\n
In the Master Deed\u2019s data breach, 60 million South Africans\u2019 personal data, from ID numbers to company directorships, were compromised.<\/p>\n
In many cases, printers and multifunction printers (MFPs) are the weak link in the security of a company\u2019s IT operations, as printers may provide access to private information contained in printed information.<\/p>\n
Intruders also can intercept print files or discover user credentials to gain entry to other networked computers and servers.<\/p>\n
The problem with this is that very few companies realise the impact of poor print security. A study by the Ponemon Institute revealed that only 59% of companies surveyed believe print security is important to their business processes. And according to HP\u2019s survey of 300 IT and security professionals, only 16% of companies think printers are a high security risk.<\/p>\n
With this mindset, most businesses don\u2019t cover printing in their security policies \u2013 but without it businesses are left vulnerable to costly attacks from inside and outside their organisations.<\/p>\n
What companies need to realise is that print security is more than document security. Today\u2019s threats require attention to data in-transit and endpoint devices on the network. Securing devices requires coordinated protection of hardware and software, plus comprehensive monitoring and management solutions.<\/p>\n
HP\u2019s most secure printing portfolio enables enterprises of all sizes to secure their printers with the most comprehensive device, data and document security.<\/p>\n
HP printers help users defend their network as the printers are always on guard and stops an attack the moment it starts. HP Enterprise models can also self-heal with unique security features:<\/p>\n
HP software solutions help ensure only authenticated users and devices access your print network and keep your data encrypted, so users can protect sensitive information \u2013 in transit and in the queue.<\/p>\n
With document security functionality, enterprises can protect confidential documents and reduce unclaimed prints.<\/p>\n
HP Secure MPS can help reduce a companies\u2019 risk with the most comprehensive device, data, and document security.<\/p>\n