Shield Guard
Secure your print fleet with full visibility and control in real time
“Do you know the security status of every printer in your fleet?”
Printers are often one of the least visible parts of an IT infrastructure—yet they process sensitive data every day and are fully connected to the network.
With Shield Guard, organisations can bring transparency and control to their entire print environment, ensuring that printer security is managed just as consistently as other endpoints.
Businesses are facing a growing number of cyberattacks, with more than 4,000 ransomware attacks occuring every day and data breaches often going undetected for extended periods. In average it takes 277 days to identify and contain a breach. While organisations invest heavily in endpoint and network protection, printers and MFPs are often overlooked – despite being fully integrated into the network and processing sensitive data daily.
This makes printers and MFPs a frequently overlooked but critical part of the IT infrastructure, where missing security controls can quickly lead to vulnerabilities. Without effective printer security management, these devices can quickly become vulnerable entry points, putting sensitive data and business continuity at risk.
Ask yourself:
- Do I have real-time visibility of the entire print fleet security – or are potential threats going unnoticed right now?
- If one printer becomes vulnerable, would it be detected immediately or only after a security incident has already happened?
- How many of my printers have never been properly assessed for security risks?
Without continuous printer security monitoring, organisations may not detect issues such as unusual network activity, unexpected configuration changes or suspicious print behaviour until after an incident has occurred.
Why print fleet security matters
Modern print environments are complex and highly distributed. Printers, print servers and cloud printing services interact across multiple locations, creating a wide range of potential vulnerabilities if not properly controlled. Without consistent security management, gaps can easily arise, whether through outdated configurations, missing access controls, or a lack of visibility into device activity.
Common printer security risks include:
Unauthorized access to printers and sensitive documents
Outdated firmware or unsecured network connections
Missing user authentication or weak passwords
Print jobs and device settings that are not monitored