Printer Security Gaps Highlighted in Enterprise Environments
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Printers in enterprise environments often lack proper security measures due to misaligned ownership and budgeting. Despite being significant endpoints, they are frequently managed for cost and uptime rather than security, leaving them vulnerable to exploitation. Leadership must address organizational challenges before implementing technical solutions.
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09.02.2026 19:22 1 articles · 23h ago
Printer Security Gaps Identified in Enterprise Environments
Printers in enterprise environments are often managed for cost and uptime rather than security, leaving them vulnerable to exploitation. Leadership must address organizational challenges before implementing technical solutions to secure printers.
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- What Organizations Need to Change When Managing Printers — www.darkreading.com — 09.02.2026 19:22
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Printers make up 20% to 30% of an organization's endpoints and handle sensitive data.
First reported: 09.02.2026 19:221 source, 1 articleShow sources
- What Organizations Need to Change When Managing Printers — www.darkreading.com — 09.02.2026 19:22
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Printer security is often overlooked due to misaligned ownership and budgeting.
First reported: 09.02.2026 19:221 source, 1 articleShow sources
- What Organizations Need to Change When Managing Printers — www.darkreading.com — 09.02.2026 19:22
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Managed print services often leave factory defaults in place, increasing security risks.
First reported: 09.02.2026 19:221 source, 1 articleShow sources
- What Organizations Need to Change When Managing Printers — www.darkreading.com — 09.02.2026 19:22
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Legacy printers are often ignored while newer technologies are prioritized.
First reported: 09.02.2026 19:221 source, 1 articleShow sources
- What Organizations Need to Change When Managing Printers — www.darkreading.com — 09.02.2026 19:22