While classrooms become increasingly digital, one truth remains: students still rely on printed materials to learn, retain information, and stay organized. Print isn’tjust paper; it’sa tool for equity, accessibility, and academic confidence. When schools make printing affordable, secure, and easy to access, they’renot just providing a service — they’reactively investing in student success.

But today, some of the biggest security blind spots are hiding in plain sight — inside everyday printers, MFPs, and document workflows your teams touch all day long. 

If you’re only securing your network and endpoints, you’re already exposed.

Hybrid work transformed how we communicate — but it also quietly fragmented how we print, approve, share, and secure critical documents. 

What used to be a centralized, controlled process is now scattered across office teams, remote employees, and production print environments — with significant risk if workflows aren’t aligned.  

The problem isn’t hybrid work itself. It’s unmanaged complexity. 

Most organizations today have strong firewalls, antivirus tools, and employee security training. But what if the biggest risk isn’t on your network — it’s sitting in plain sight, right in your office?

Multifunction printers (MFPs), scan-to-email workflows, cloud storage, and untracked paper output remain some of the most exploited — and least protected — access points in modern businesses. And they’re often completely ignored once the firewall is in place.

In regulated industries like healthcare, education, finance, and legal, or any environment that handles sensitive customer or operational data, that’s an expensive oversight. Let’s explore the security blind spots most organizations underestimate — and how to close them before cybercriminals find them first. 

In higher education, cybersecurity is often seen as an IT department concern, but every connected device on campus plays a role in the school’s overall security posture. In-plant print centers are no exception. 

From student transcripts and financial aid packets to HR files and research data, campus print systems handle a massive amount of sensitive information daily. Yet, many in-plants don’t realize that their networked printers and multifunction devices can be an open door for cyberattacks if not adequately secured.  

Legal professionals are entrusted with some of the most confidential data — client contracts, litigation files, intellectual property, and personal records. Unfortunately, the legal sector is also a growing target for cyberattacks and data breaches. Protecting sensitive legal documents is no longer just a compliance requirement; it’s a business-critical priority that directly impacts client trust, reputation, and firm viability. 

This article examines the essential cybersecurity and data privacy measures that law firms should adopt to protect sensitive documents from emerging threats. 

Commercial print shops do more than produce beautiful print pieces. They handle a steady flow of sensitive customer data — from financial documents and direct mail lists to proprietary marketing materials. This makes them a potential target for cyber threats and data breaches. Addressing cybersecurity and data privacy isn’tjust about compliance; it’s about protecting your reputation and building trust with your clients.