The EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) comes into effect on May 25^th, 2018 and will change how organizations approach print security.

Multifunction printers (MFPs) and networked printers are often overlooked when it comes to enterprise IT security.

Yet, these devices are capable of store and processing data and have the same security vulnerabilities as any other networked endpoint.

With almost two thirds of organizations having experienced a printer related data breach, organizations cannot afford to overlook their printer security any longer.

GDPR is a data protection regulation that applies to all organizations doing business with EU citizens, regardless where the organization is located.

GDPR stands for General Data Protection Regulation, which was proposed by the European Commission to unify data protection for individuals within the EU.

GDPR will govern how companies are collecting, managing, using, and deleting user-identifiable information.

After more than 4 years of preparation, GDPR will come into force on May 25^th, 2018. Many organizations may not realize this, but their printing processes also have to follow GDPR legislation.

Follow these 5 steps to ensure your printing process is compatible with GDPR rules:

Like many endpoints, printers have the same vulnerabilities and offer access into company financials and private data, and are often unsecured – so why aren’t IT personnel taking notice of the threat?

In the past year, 40% of Canadian organizations had experienced an IT security breach, and 56% of those breaches were print related.

With the majority of security breaches happening as a result of printers, it’s clear that printer security is an afterthought for organizations.

Pull printing technology has become a must have solution for enterprises seeking an additional layer of security to protect their print infrastructure.

In today’s complex technological landscape, other factors like the cloud and print security are disrupting the market, and resulting a new emergence of pull printing solutions.

With the surge of solutions now available and offered by so many vendors, it becomes hard to navigate and overwhelming to select the best solution.

Over 60% of businesses have admitted to experiencing print-related data breaches, however enterprises still place a low priority on print security.

Multi-function printers (MFP) have evolved into sophisticated devices capable of running its own software and handling print, scan, email, and fax; it has become an integral device in streamlining workflows, and a device that organizations can no longer be complacent with. MFPs are referred to as the “weakest link” in IT infrastructure and can leave organizations exposed to potential data breaches.