How-To GuidesAugust 30, 202511 min read
How to Secure Your Copier and Protect Sensitive Data
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James Mitchell
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Essential security measures to prevent data breaches and ensure compliance with HIPAA, GDPR, and other regulations.
# How to Secure Your Copier and Protect Sensitive Data
Copiers store sensitive data and can be attack vectors. Implement essential security measures: user authentication (PINs, cards, biometric), data encryption (at rest and in transit), secure print release, hard drive overwriting, network security (firewall, SSL/TLS), audit logging, and firmware updates. Industry-specific compliance requirements for HIPAA (healthcare), GDPR (Europe), and other regulations.
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