Print security evolves every day, and while that may seem stressful, it's actually a good thing. After all, digital criminals are always changing up their approach--so you need to do the same thing. Of course, that's easier said than done.
Here's a look at one approach you can update--end-to-end print security--and how managed print services can make it easier to handle.
Managed Print Services and Security
End-to-end print security is an approach that ensures your data is encrypted at every step of its lifecycle. The idea is to protect print workflows holistically instead of focusing on one or two areas and leaving others undefended. This makes things far more difficult for hackers who expect you to have overlooked some minor part of the print process.
However, end-to-end security gets a little more complicated when you consider all the steps in a printing lifecycle. You have different devices, different operating systems, different settings, different networks--how are you supposed to juggle all of that?
The good news is that managed print services can help:
Creating Security Plans
A managed print services provider can take stock of everything in your print environment and recommend the best approach for different devices and connections. That means you'll always have a plan and won't have to guess at next steps.
Managing Encryption
Don't want to deal with data encryption? Don't worry--your managed print provider can handle the details. That frees you up to focus on how the data is being used, where it's going, and what happens when it gets there.
Tracking Results
Many managed print services solutions come with 24/7 monitoring, which means someone is always watching your back--and that's another layer of protection on top of end-to-end security. Better yet, your provider can track the results of every change and implement quick solutions if something's not right.
Conclusion
Although print security isn't getting any easier, it *can* be more manageable. All you have to do is find the right partner.
Contact us today to get started with managed print services!