Most organisations are aware of the need to secure endpoints such as laptops, desktops and mobile devices as part of their defence against cyber attack. But to be truly effective you need to go further. Protecting your workforce and the sensitive data they use from security threats demands a secure workforce strategy, built around a ‘zero-trust’ model. This will involve multiple layers of security measures and policies that work together to minimise risks, detect and respond to security incidents, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
Not forgetting to include an often-overlooked category: your entire fleet of printers and multifunction devices (MFDs). These are vulnerable potential entry points for cyber-attacks, and a significant source of risk to your entire network if it is not properly secured. Committing to a secure workforce strategy means addressing that risk effectively and this is where MPS Guardia™ can help you. . Purpose-designed for distributed printer fleets, a potential vulnerable entry to your network is removed, and your secure workforce strategy becomes a reality.
With MPS Guardia™, you can choose a cloud-managed print service (CMPS) with all print management software and infrastructure on remote servers hosted by FUJIFILM Business Innovation. Your organisation and staff can access, oversee and control everything necessary through the internet
Highly secure, flexible and scalable, a cloud managed print service option comes with other benefits too:
- It can be accessed from anywhere making it perfect for distributed workforces
- You avoid upfront capital expense, paying for the resources your organisation actually uses thus saving you money
- Data stored in the cloud is less susceptible to physical theft or damage from natural disasters
- Help reduce your environmental footprint by reducing paper usage and energy consumption, as well as optimising print workflows and reducing the number of physical devices
- No on-site server rooms, saving office space.
You also have the option to have MPS Guardia™ hosted on local servers within your organisation’s network and be readily accessed by your staff locally.
You can enjoy complete control now with close monitoring and management by your IT department. Besides enjoying a more secure environment with the on-premises solution, you can also reap other benefits like:
- Reduced time and effort required to manage individual devices with a centralised print management, allowing IT administrators monitor and control printing activities more easily.
- Cut printing costs by tracking and controlling printing usage directly, reducing unnecessary print jobs and optimising print resources.
- Improved security and compliance with presetting of access controls and permissions, track document usage, and protect sensitive information from unauthorised access.
- Ease environmental impact by optimising printing resources and fewer unnecessary print jobs.
- Improved overall productivity and efficiency by streamlining print management and allowing your IT administrators to focus on more strategic tasks.