Generally speaking, there's nothing fast about security, especially when it comes to multifunction printers. There's all kinds of research to do--not to mention the ongoing task of keeping up with the latest digital threats. Luckily, while security as a whole will never be a five-minute job, these quick tips can make it a little bit easier.

Boosting Security For Your Multifunction Printers

Although multifunction printers are hardworking, reliable, and equipped with plenty of impressive features, there is one thing they need your help with--and that's security. The unfortunate truth is that these loyal machines are often a cybercriminal's first stop when trying to break into your company's network or otherwise access your data.

For that reason, it's best to have a full arsenal of print security solutions at your disposal. Of course, building this arsenal takes work--so in the meantime, here are four quick tips to help keep your multifunction printers secure:

• Don't forget about physical security: It's important to think about your multifunction printers' digital connections, but don't overlook their place in the real world. Implement solutions like follow-me printing to keep sensitive documents from being abandoned--and possibly stolen--on the printer tray.

• Wipe hard drives regularly: Multifunction printers work hard to make your life easier. Sometimes, this means storing your printed data on their hard drives. To keep this data cache from becoming a security vulnerability, remember to wipe printer hard drives regularly.

• Never use default passwords: Your multifunction printers likely have default passwords for network connections, admin controls, and other important features. Unfortunately, the digital bad-guys know all those default passwords already--so be sure to use something unique, complicated, and difficult to guess.

• Set up a guest account: If visitors need access to your printers, don't give them access to everything your machine has to offer. Instead, leverage user authentication and access control tools to create a "guest account" with limited functionality.

Conclusion

Investing in security for your multifunction printers is a long-term goal, but you can make it a little quicker--and a whole lot easier--by taking some simple steps right now. Better yet, you can explore solutions like managed print services to help set yourself and your multifunction printers up for success.

Worried about security? Contact us today for help protecting your multifunction printers, data, and more.