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How to Avoid a Print Security Data Breach

Print security breaches happen more often than you may think. Endpoints are a key target and print devices are not getting enough attention in the enterprise’s IT security strategy. Only 30% of IT professionals recognize printers as a high security risk, according to a May 2018 Spiceworks survey. And yet 59% of organizations have reported a print-related data loss in the past year, according to a 2019 Quocirca analysis and trend report. Cyber threats targeted [...]

By Julie Italiano|2020-11-10T15:12:10+00:00July 1st, 2020|cyber attack, cyber crime, data breach, Data security, information security, network security, printers, Security|0 Comments

7 Essential Printer Security Steps

You are taking all the right steps to secure the devices on your network, right? Of course you are...or at least you think you are. Your employees are required to use passwords to login into their computers, and their computers have the latest antivirus software installed. Email is being encrypted and even the use of personal mobile devices have been banned from the network. You’re armored up and more than confident that you have secured [...]

By Julie Italiano|2020-04-23T17:38:27+00:00April 30th, 2020|Copier, Copiers, criminal attack, cyber attack, data breach, Data security, multifunction devices, multifunctional printers, Printer, Security|0 Comments

10 Tips to Stay Safe Working from Home

Here are 10 Tips from the Modern Office Methods (MOM) and Full Service Networking (FSN) Team to help your employees stay safe while working from home.

By Julie Italiano|2020-04-01T17:54:24+00:00March 24th, 2020|Copiers, Coronavirus, COVID-19, Data security|0 Comments

Ricoh Print Driver Vulnerability Announcement

Modern Office Methods is dedicated to providing the highest quality of service to our clients. Due to a recent announcement from our partner, Ricoh, we would like to provide our clients some additional information regarding a print driver security vulnerability. Ricoh was recently made aware of a vulnerability associated with some of their printer and PC fax drivers. To resolve this vulnerability, Ricoh Company, Ltd. posted an updated Ricoh universal print driver on January 22, 2020. [...]

By Julie Italiano|2023-02-14T13:28:48+00:00February 4th, 2020|Data security, network security, printers, ricoh, Security|0 Comments

Importance of Data Security for Businesses

The cost of a data security breach may be staggering. In 2015, a health care provider, Anthem, had a cyberattack that exposed millions of confidential medical records. There is a federal law that health care companies must follow called the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Anthem settled its HIPPA violation by paying a fine of $16 million whihc is a considerable amount. This proves that data security may be one of the most [...]

By Julie Italiano|2023-01-30T19:52:51+00:00May 1st, 2019|Data security|0 Comments

Data Security Leaks Prove Costly

Data security leaks come in all shapes and sizes. Many are malicious, whereas others are the result of human error. Regardless of the source or intent, data leaks can be tremendously detrimental to businesses. Consider these findings when assessing just how important data protection actually is:Malicious intent is on the rise. Previously, most data leaks resulted from human error or system glitches. According to Ponemon Institute’s 2015 "Cost of Data Breach Study", 47% of data [...]

By Modern Office Methods - Tech Expert|2018-06-27T17:06:25+00:00August 4th, 2017|business continuity, criminal attack, cyber attack, cyber crime, data breach, Data security, ransomware|0 Comments

Modern Office Methods Acquires Full Service Networking

Leading office equipment provider expands technology offerings to include IT and networking servicesCincinnati, OH (March 31, 2017) – Modern Office Methods (MOM), a leader in managed print services and document strategy throughout southern and central Ohio, announced the acquisition of Full Service Networking (FSN), a Cincinnati-based managed information technology company. The acquisition expands MOM’s focus on total document solutions with complementary capabilities in network performance, data security and cloud services.“Full Service Networking has built a [...]

By Modern Office Methods - Tech Expert|2020-04-29T08:07:59+00:00April 5th, 2017|cincinnati, Copier, Data security, Document Solutions, full service networking, IT services, kevin mccarthy, network performance, network security, office equipment, office solutions, rick maxwell|0 Comments

4 Steps to Easily Improve Data Security at Law Firms

Ricoh's workintelligent.ly blog is set up to help every major vertical and their Legal section is no different. They breakdown their Legal information into 3 categories: Practice Innovation, Risk & Security, and Legal Operations & Technology. Below is an article we would like to share with our readers from Stephanie Kurtz, Senior Manager, Advanced Services Strategy, Ricoh USA, Inc. and it falls under the Risk & Security category. Small law firms tend to think that they’re safe [...]

By Modern Office Methods - Tech Expert|2023-02-14T13:13:42+00:00March 2nd, 2017|audit trails, Data security, information digitization, information governance, law firm security, legal document services, legal documents, litigation support|0 Comments

Ransomware Will Reign Again This Year

Ransomware is the latest evolution in cyber threats and malicious Internet schemes. Last year, more businesses were struck by ransomware than ever before, and that trend is expected to continue. As a result, it’s essential for all professionals to learn more about ransomware and how to defend your company. What is ransomware? Ransomware is a program that infiltrates a computer system and restricts access to the system or certain files. The software encrypts data so [...]

By Modern Office Methods - Tech Expert|2020-08-17T13:43:46+00:00February 8th, 2017|computer security, cryptolocker, cyber attack, cyber crime, data breach, Data security, encryption, IT security, IT services, IT solutions, IT support, protect your data, protect your files, ransomware|0 Comments

Security Breaches can be Costly for Businesses

Sensitive information leaked can equal a scandal for companies. Besides the obvious loss of customer trust, reputation, sales and lowered stock price, the non-compliance fines can spell real trouble for an unwitting business. Audit committees are voracious about protecting customer-related information and corporate sensitive data. Companies are required to comply with data-privacy regulations, best practice requirements and industry guidelines regarding the usage and access to customer data. Privacy requirements for protecting non-public personal information [...]

By Modern Office Methods - Tech Expert|2023-02-14T13:09:36+00:00December 13th, 2016|cryptolocker, data breach, Data security, information security, ransomware, Security|Comments Off