Elevating Print Security for Resellers in a Hybrid Work Environment
With the rapid evolution of the hybrid work environment, businesses today face an escalating array of cybersecurity risks. A recent report by Quocirca titled “Secure printing: The foundation of multi-layered security” illuminates these concerns, emphasizing the criticality of secure print solutions in this landscape. For office equipment resellers, aligning with solutions like those offered by Elatec RFID can be a game-changer.
The New Threat Landscape Today, businesses, irrespective of their size, encounter sophisticated cybersecurity threats daily, including malware, phishing, and ransomware attacks. Quocirca’s Global Print Security Landscape 2023 report indicates a worrying trend: security incidents have risen for 61% of organisations in the past year. Astonishingly, only 38% have a secure print solution in place.
The risk isn’t just external. The report points out that insiders, through human errors, account for a significant portion of data breaches. Add to that the vulnerabilities that come with smart Multi-Function Printers (MFPs) which, in a hybrid work era, are shared among more users, including in non-traditional spaces like homes.
The risks don’t stop there. Quocirca’s research highlighted that 27% of IT security incidents are linked to paper documents. The average cost associated with print data breaches? A whopping $970,000.
The Solution: Multi-layered Print Security The gravity of the situation requires a solution that’s both robust and versatile. Elatec’s RFID technology presents such an answer. By ensuring documents are only released to authorised users through RFID card, smartphone mobile credentials, or biometrics, it offers a multi-layered approach to security.
Why Elatec RFID Stands Out Elatec, a prominent name in the RFID sector, offers universal RFID, NFC, and Bluetooth® Low Energy (BLE) readers, designed to seamlessly blend with leading MFP brands and print software. The key advantage? Users can authenticate devices using the same RFID cards that grant them building access, eliminating the need for new systems.
The system is intuitive. Users wave their ID card or smartphone over the reader to release the print job. This action is recorded for security purposes, and even the consumables’ usage is tracked. The RFID approach integrates with various security facets, ensuring comprehensive protection, right from access to information type.
Adding to this, the RFID signal can be encrypted, rendering it more secure than traditional password systems. If a card is lost or stolen, its access can be instantly nullified.
The Path Forward The hybrid work environment is here to stay. As cybersecurity threats evolve, it’s imperative for businesses to reinforce their security infrastructure. For office equipment resellers, partnering with solutions like Elatec RFID can provide a competitive edge, ensuring both security and productivity for their customers in this new normal.
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Note: This article is based on the Quocirca report, “Secure printing: The foundation of multi-layered security” from October 11, 2023.
SOURCE Industry Analysts Inc.
