[ISN] Printer makers mum on new security standard

From: InfoSec News <alerts_at_private>
Date: Fri, 11 Sep 2009 03:24:09 -0500 (CDT)
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.

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