Outdated printer firmware can leave organizations open to attack

In the past the printer has tended to be a pretty dumb device, but as they’ve gained more features and extra connectivity printers have become a target for attacks and potentially a way of gaining access to networks. A new report from HP Wolf Security, based on global study of 800+ IT and security decision-makers (ITSDMs), highlighs the challenges of securing printer hardware and firmware. Exploring four hardware lifecycle stages, the report reveals that during the ongoing management stage, just 36 percent of ITSDMs apply firmware updates promptly. This is despite IT teams spending 3.5 hours per printer per month… [Continue Reading]