URL Source: http://soti.net/resources/blog/2024/printer-security-the-unlocked-back-door-you-forgot-about Last Updated At: 2026-05-23 09:24:05 UTC Description: Criminals enter unlocked back doors. For enterprise security, the unlocked back door is printer security. See what happens when the back door is left open. Author: Joe Gordon Keywords: SOTI Connect, Printer Security --- # Printer Security: The Unlocked Back Door You Forgot About by Joe Gordon Aug 6, 2024 There are approximately [86 million homeowners](http://soti.nethttps//www.statista.com/statistics/187576/housing-units-occupied-by-owner-in-the-us-since-1975/#:~:text=In%202023%2C%20there%20were%20over%2086%20million%20owner-occupied%20homes.) in the United States. Most lock the front door before leaving as it’s an obvious entry point for burglars. The back door? Different story. It’s [estimated that 42%](https://www.adt.co.uk/blog/unlocked-homes#:~:text=%2841.8%25%29%20leave%20their%20front%20or%20back%20door%20unlocked%20when%20they%20leave%20their%20property) may leave back doors unlocked. That’s 36,120,000 unlocked back doors burglars can enter through and take what they want. If business-critical mobile devices are the “front door” of enterprise security, then mobile and industrial printers are the “back door”. Many are wide open as 56% of enterprises ignore printer security\*. These “back doors” must be latched and locked. [SOTI Connect](https://soti.net/products/soti-connect/) is the deadbolt and key that does it. ## **Why Lacking Printer Security is a Big Problem** Printers are the unlocked “back doors” for corporations. Consider these stats\*: - 75% of CIOs predict printers will become the focus of data breaches. - 66% of IT professionals believe their printers contain malware. They worry about the risks and consequences: They worry about the damage: - The cost of a printer data breach is over $950,000 (USD). - The average data breach takes 277 days to contain. Finally, they worry about what to do. ## **Lock Your “Back Doors”… Or Else** The solution sounds simple, but it’s not being implemented. Only 48% of organizations\* apply firmware updates to protect their printers.Here’s why the number is so low: - Printers are out-of-sight, out-of-mind and easily overlooked. - There are too many printers to take offline to manually update and secure. - Organizations can’t afford the downtime and it costs too much. Lock your “back doors” by securing printers. Or risk having [sensitive information stolen](https://soti.net/resources/blog/2024/the-mouse-in-the-house-the-need-for-printer-security-software/#:~:text=what%20can%20hackers%20access%20through%20a%20printer%3F) and the associated costs and consequences. ## **SOTI Connect: Powerful, Easy Printer Security** With smart technology, you can check the status of the back door and lock it remotely. It’s much easier than rushing home to check. SOTI Connect does the same with your printers. Monitor the printer security status of your fleet – anywhere and anytime. Know when a printer is vulnerable and strengthen its security via remote firmware updates. It’s much easier to do that than it would be to physically visit each printer to check and update its security. Stop worrying and start securing your printers – easily, quickly and remotely – with SOTI Connect. [Free Trial](https://soti.net/products/soti-one-platform/soti-one-platform-free-trial/) [Book a Demo](https://soti.net/products/soti-one-platform/book-a-demo/) [Send us your questions](https://soti.net/about/contact-us) *\*The BluePRINT for Printer Management Success* ##### About Author Joe Gordon VP, Product Innovation ##### Share on social media [LinkedIn](http://soti.net/#linkedin "Share on LinkedIn") [Twitter](http://soti.net/#twitter "Share on Twitter") [Email](http://soti.net/#email "Share via Email") ##### Featured Posts - [Fix Mobile Device Issues Faster with SOTI MobiControl XS & ServiceNow May 13, 2026 | Shash Anand](http://soti.net/resources/blog/2026/improve-operational-efficiency-with-soti-mobicontrol-xs-servicenow/) - [The Hidden Dangers of AI: What Every Business Should Know May 13, 2026 | Jessica DellAquila](http://soti.net/resources/blog/2026/the-hidden-dangers-of-ai-what-every-business-should-know/) - [Why Transportation & Logistics Is Under Pressure & Where It’s Cracking May 7, 2026 | Richard Gilliard](http://soti.net/resources/blog/2026/why-transportation-logistics-is-under-pressure-where-it-s-cracking/) - [Why Businesses Need Inventory Management Systems Apr 30, 2026 | Adam Padzik](http://soti.net/resources/blog/2026/why-businesses-need-inventory-management-systems/) - [SOTI Connect 2026.1: Printer Management With Less Downtime & Less Guesswork Apr 29, 2026 | Oscar Rambaldini](http://soti.net/resources/blog/2026/soti-connect-20261-printer-management-with-less-downtime-less-guesswork/) ##### Request a Demo of The SOTI ONE Platform