Introduction:
This paper is a response to the Canon White Paper: Canon imageRUNNER/imagePRESS
Security. This is a response from ANTS on what we are doing today and what we feel we need to investigate more.
When a setting is applicable to network printers it will be noted. It should be noted that some of the features cannot be accessed from the RUI (Remote User Interface) and must be done at the printer console.
Canon Security Recommendations Quick Reference
On page 19 of the white paper Canon Recommends the following.
The following actions are recommended by Canon as appropriate first steps in securing the Canon imageRUNNER or imagePRESS device for most environments. While these suggestions assist in enhancing device security, internal company security policies should ultimately dictate which security measures are appropriate for implementation within a specific environment.
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This paper is a response to the Canon White Paper: Canon imageRUNNER/imagePRESS
Security. This is a response from ANTS on what we are doing today and what we feel we need to investigate more.
When a setting is applicable to network printers it will be noted. It should be noted that some of the features cannot be accessed from the RUI (Remote User Interface) and must be done at the printer console.
Canon Security Recommendations Quick Reference
On page 19 of the white paper Canon Recommends the following.
The following actions are recommended by Canon as appropriate first steps in securing the Canon imageRUNNER or imagePRESS device for most environments. While these suggestions assist in enhancing device security, internal company security policies should ultimately dictate which security measures are appropriate for implementation within a specific environment.
- Set the system administrator ID and password
- Disable unused ports and applications (e.g. FTP, RUI)
- Set passwords for MailBoxes
- Restrict printing and RUI access to specific IP or MAC addresses
- Set passwords for Address Book management
- Change the SNMP community strings
- Disable the USB port if unused
- Utilize Optional Hard Disk Drive Erase Kit or Hard Disk Drive Encryption Kit to ensure integrity of data stored on internal imageRUNNER/imagePRESS Hard Disk Drives
- Enable and configure Department ID to manage user device access permissionson a departmental or user level
- Monitor the devices using imageWARE EMC
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