High Tech Copiers are Information Security Risk

According to an article by John Burnett posted to BankersOnline on March 1, 2007, sophisticated copiers capable of storing data may pose a security risk. Many of these high tech marvels now perform functions such as email, fax, and network printing--tasks that involve storing images and data on hard drives.�

This data is susceptible to anyone with even basic computer skills.�

To minimize the chance of divulging sensitive information, the article recommends that owners make sure to purchase, along with new copiers, data protection options such as overwriting, data "shredding," and encryption.�

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