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Stakes are at an all-time high in today’s rapidly evolving cybersecurity landscape. With ransomware, malware, phishing and social engineering at every corner, foundational security tools are no longer enough. Sharp offers cybersecurity support with the most up-to-date technology in the industry. And while our team works behind the scenes to safeguard your network, you can focus on keeping your business running.

The US National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Cybersecurity Framework is a guide for how businesses and organizations can reduce and manage cybersecurity risks.

Stay on top of potential threats with advanced print security service for Sharp multifunction printers (MFPs) and printers. This new service captures a comprehensive range of event logs and alerts from Sharp devices and sends them to a Security Information and Event Management system (SIEM). These events are closely monitored and analyzed by a 24/7 security operations center and alerts you to vulnerabilities. 

One of the best ways to avoid falling for scams and other social engineering attacks is to have an understanding of the tactics employed by attackers. Download this guide to learn about some of the most common scams and recevie tips on warning signs to look for in your every day communications.

The office multifunction printer (MFP) is an intelligent business processing hub that serves as an important on- and off-ramp for both paper-based and digitally based business information. To ensure compliance with the organization's overall IT security initiatives, particular attention must be paid to this mission-critical device.  Download this infographic to learn about the 8 security capabilities your copier should have.

Organizations of all sizes rely on a vast array of technologies to help make daily activities and communication more efficient. Adoption of new platforms, such as mobile and cloud, can increase the frequency and complexity of security challenges. The more open and intricate the platforms become, the more organizations face constant threats that could put sensitive information and business continuity at risk. Sharp provides a multi-layered approach to help safeguard organizations against security threats.

As an Information Technology professional, you are no doubt faced with a unique set of challenges that pull you in many different and often conflicting directions. For example, you are forced to do more with less-supporting disparate assets throughout the sprawling enterprise with maximum interoperability and minimal resources. Internal policies and government regulations impose strict requirements on protecting the confidentiality of your information. You also aspire to reduce the impact of your operations on the environment through reduced energy consumption and recycling.

Security isn’t a one-size-fits-all concept; it is comprised of a number of pieces to a puzzle. This guide includes 15 important elements to help you ensure you have all of the advanced security protections you need today. Checking off these 15 boxes will undoubtedly improve your security posture and help keep security top-of-mind in your organization.

Many employees are working from home for the first time, and we understand there may be gaps in home office technology, hindering productivity. We can help get you innovative technology from Sharp, Dynabook and other leading brands.

Organizations of all sizes rely on a vast array of technologies to help make daily activities and communication more efficient. Adoption of new platforms such as mobile and cloud, can increase the frequency and complexity of security challenges. The more open and intricate these platforms become, the more corporations and organizations face constant threats that could put sensitive information and business continuity at risk. However, implementing new technology is essential to keep up with the speed of business. Learn how the Sharp Security Suite can help safeguard your business.

In a flash, a catastrophic system failure can erase billing records, inventory files and customer lists. Recreating this data would be expensive and time consuming; and it could takes days, weeks, or even months to resume normal business operations. How quickly could your business recover, if you lost your data today?

Ransomware is affecting businesses across the globe. It creeps into your network and holds your files hostage. Many companies that lack a robust data backup and disaster recovery plan have paid a high-priced ransom payment to unlock files. Make sure your company is defending itself against a data breach by taking these precautionary measures.

Today's headlines are filled with news of cyberattacks, designed to leverage any vulnerability, whether they be human or technical. Today's intelligent MFPs and printers have evolved to touch various types of business communications, network and data storage services. Failing to protect MFPs and printers may result in serious damage to a company. The following checklist is designed to help achieve optimum security around your Sharp MFP.