Xerox introduces new printer security certification
September 15, 2009 by Sam NarisiPosted in: Dealers & Channel, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Security
Printers are an often overlooked hole in businesses’ network security, but a new standard could help companies close the gap.
The so-called 2600 Profile, developed by Xerox and the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), provides a list of specifications for certifying secure printers and multifunctional devices, including:
- password protection
- electronic “shredding”
- hard drive encryption
- security logs to track users’ activities, and
- separate connections for fax and network communications.
Says Xerox product security manager Larry Kovnat: “This profile makes it easier for IT departments to identify which products will best meet their security requirements.”
The first product expected to be certified is Xerox’s ColorQube 9200 Series MFP.
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Tags: certification, ColorQube, IEEE, standard, Xerox
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