Printers a weak link in network security

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Printers and security

Practical jokes aside, this could really be a threat - you can sabotage a company by printing false information, or capture sensitive documents as they're being printed.

Personally, I think the solution is simple: Dumb down those devices again!

The only information it should be sending and receiving is the information required to print/scan/whatever the <ocument. The job of sending network packets around should be a secured computer, not the printer. Security should be the job of a professional, not the local Xerox repairman.

Posted by: CobraA1   Posted on: 08/04/06 You are currently: a Guest | Members login | Terms of Use

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