Lexmark Enables Security Excellence with “Secure-by-Design” Approach

By Phil Carter, Lexmark: Secure-by-design gains industry traction as security rises to forefront of concerns

Around the world and across organizations, millions of connected devices are deployed – and each is a potential doorway that a cybercriminal could exploit to gain entry into a corporate network. While often overlooked as IoT devices, print fleets are targets that enterprise IT teams must defend. Recent findings show over two-thirds (68%) of organizations have experienced data losses due to unsecured printing practices.

Like all connected devices, the cyber risks increase as printers become smarter and more connected. If left unprotected, cybercriminals could gain access to information retained on a device after a print or scan job is processed. Other attack vectors could include supply chain attacks, malicious use of known hardcopy device exploits, and the printer being used in a relay attack to access other network resources or corporate assets. Regardless of the scenario, we have seen an uptick in threats for IT teams to manage with a limited number of resources.