The printer is the least secure piece of equipment you have
Summary
Bradley and Kevin discuss the enduring relevance of printing in the digital age, emphasizing that paper remains critical for disaster recovery and security. They explore how modern print operations must adopt zero-trust principles, treating printers, users, and documents as distinct identities requiring continuous authentication. The conversation highlights the importance of pull printing and badge-based release to prevent unauthorized access to sensitive data, particularly in healthcare. By unifying legacy print infrastructure with modern security standards, organizations can mitigate risk…
Topics discussed
Sponsor message for Mosul Apple device management
Introduction and guest welcome
The digital to physical nature of printing
Paper relevance and printer security risks
Printing as a strategic technology
Why organizations still require printing
Ensuring high availability and failover
The return of tangible media and intentionality
Modern printer management and security benefits
Three components of print security
Secure printing in healthcare contexts
Applying zero trust to legacy print architecture
Identity-first printing and encryption
Challenges of modernizing print security
Benefits of badge-based print release
Physical presence and preventing misprints
Designing for shared and secure printers
Conclusion and show notes
Final thoughts on print operations
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