Enhance Your Business Printer Security with Toshiba’s Advanced Printer Protection

Managed print services often get overlooked, while businesses focus on securing networks and endpoints, one critical vulnerability often goes unnoticed, multifunction printers (MFPs).

At Commercial Networks, in partnership with The Zero Group, we provide cutting-edge print security solutions powered by Toshiba to safeguard your business from cyber threats.

Why Printer Security is Essential

Recent statistics highlight the increasing risk of cyberattacks:

  • 76% of SMBs experienced at least one cybersecurity attack in 2022, marking a sharp rise from previous years.
  • The average cost of a data breach for small to medium-sized businesses in 2023 was £3.4 million.

With sensitive data such as customer records, employee details, and proprietary business information processed through your print devices, ensuring robust security is non-negotiable.

Common Printer Security Threats

Modern MFPs come with network connectivity, cloud integration, and embedded software, making them susceptible to cyber risks such as:

External Threats:

  • Hacker Exploits: Cybercriminals can intercept print jobs or gain access to stored data via unsecured connections.

Internal Threats:

  • Unintentional Data Leaks: Employees may unknowingly expose sensitive information through unsecured scanning and email processes.

Toshiba’s Comprehensive Print Security Solutions

Toshiba integrates state-of-the-art hardware and software security features to deliver multi-layered protection:

Hardware Security Features:

  • Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 2.0: Encrypts printer hard drives, preventing unauthorised access, even if removed.
  • BIOS Protection: Guards against unauthorised modifications to the printer’s core software, reducing malware risks.
  • Hard Drive Encryption & Automatic Overwriting: Ensures temporary data remains secure and inaccessible after use.

Software Security Features:

  • Secure Print Release: Prevents documents from being printed until users authenticate at the device.
  • Rule-Based Access Control: Restricts printing functions to authorised personnel, protecting sensitive workflows.
  • Integrated Security Apps: Solutions like Toshiba’s e-FOLLOW.cloud and PaperCut Hive offer real-time monitoring, encryption, and compliance-ready features.

    Document Security Measures

    • Secure/Private Print: Holds print jobs in a secure queue until authentication.
    • Document Encryption: Adds an extra layer of protection for sensitive files.
    • Tracking & Monitoring: Logs all print activities for compliance and audit purposes.

        Overcoming Print Security Challenges

        IT administrators often face challenges such as:

        • Managing Diverse Printer Fleets: Ensuring consistent security across various printer brands and legacy devices.
        • Hybrid Work Environments: Addressing risks associated with remote and shared workspaces.
        • Complex Security Management: Balancing network, device, and document security across multiple locations.

        How Commercial Networks Can Strengthen Your Print Security

        As a trusted IT partner, Commercial Networks provides customized solutions to enhance your print environment:

        1. Comprehensive Security Audit: Identify vulnerabilities and optimization opportunities in your print infrastructure.
        2. Fleet Rationalisation: Upgrade and consolidate devices to minimize security risks and enhance efficiency.
        3. Managed Print Services (MPS): Deploy Toshiba’s secure devices and software with expert monitoring and maintenance.
        4. Ongoing Threat Management: Stay ahead of emerging cyber threats and maintain compliance with industry standards.

        Secure Your Business Today

        Don’t let your printers become the weakest link in your cybersecurity strategy. With Toshiba’s industry-leading security solutions and Commercial Networks’ expertise, you can protect sensitive data, achieve regulatory compliance, and maintain peace of mind.

        Contact us today to discover how we can strengthen your organisation’s print security with Toshiba’s advanced technologies.

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