http://www.zdnetasia.com/news/security/0,39044215,62057613,00.htm By Vivian Yeo ZDNet Asia September 09, 2009 New security guidelines that govern the features and use of devices such as printers, copiers and multifunction systems are available, but details about hardware compliant to these standards are scant. The IEEE 2600, said to be the first set of standards for "secure installation, configuration, or usage" of hardcopy devices, are targeted at both manufacturers and users of the systems. The standards require for instance, features such as access control and audit record to be present in the devices. The IEEE 2600 main standards were approved in 2008, but additional standards for four associated security profiles are only starting to be released (see insert). Hardcopy device makers ZDNet Asia contacted were unable to indicate whether their current products meet the IEEE 2600 standard, or when products compliant with the new standard will be available. [...] ________________________________________ Please Donate to the Ron Santo Walk to Cure Diabetes with Ethan's Crew! http://www.c4i.org/ethan.htmlReceived on Fri Sep 11 2009 - 01:24:09 PDT
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