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Perfect storm of cybersecurity risks threatens the hybrid workplace

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Thursday, October 28, 2021

PALO ALTO, Calif., Oct. 28, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HP Inc. (NYSE: HPQ) today released its latest HP Wolf Security report: Out of Sight & Out of Mind, a comprehensive global study highlighting how the rise of hybrid work is changing user behavior and creating new cybersecurity challenges for IT departments.

Key Points: 
  • The research shows that a growing number of users are buying and connecting unsanctioned devices outside of ITs purview.
  • This shadow is now spreading, with individuals procuring and connecting devices without being checked by IT.
  • 45% of office workers surveyed purchased IT equipment (such as printers and PCs) to support home working in the past year.
  • HP is helping organizations to secure the hybrid workplace by delivering endpoint security that provides teams with greater visibility and management tools.

HP Threat Research Shows Attackers Exploiting Zero-Day Vulnerability Before Enterprises Can Patch

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Thursday, October 14, 2021

The HP Wolf Security threat research team found evidence that cybercriminals are mobilizing quickly to weaponize new zero-day vulnerabilities.

Key Points: 
  • The HP Wolf Security threat research team found evidence that cybercriminals are mobilizing quickly to weaponize new zero-day vulnerabilities.
  • By September 10 just three days after the initial threat bulletin the HP threat research team saw scripts designed to automate the creation of this exploit being shared on GitHub.
  • Once the device is compromised, attackers can install backdoors to systems, which could be sold on to ransomware groups.
  • 5 HPs most advanced embedded security features are available on HP Enterprise and HP Managed devices with HP FutureSmart firmware 4.5 or above.

HP Simplifies Managed Print Services with New Cloud-Based Subscription Plan for Hybrid Work Environments

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Wednesday, September 22, 2021

PALO ALTO, Calif., Sept. 22, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- At HP Reinvent today, HP Inc. announced HP Managed Print Flex, a new cloud-first Managed Print Service (MPS) subscription plan that helps businesses optimize costs by simplifying management, improving productivity and delivering flexibility to scale or customize as business needs change. This light-touch managed service makes it easy for businesses to worry less about printing and focus more effort and budget towards growing the business.

Key Points: 
  • The base subscription also includes:
    A page is a page; plans do not differentiate between mono and color4
    Terms and conditions apply.
  • HP Managed Print Flex is currently being piloted with select resellers and customers in the US, UK and Germany.
  • The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services.
  • 8 HPs most advanced embedded security features are available on HP Enterprise and HP Managed devices with HP FutureSmart firmware 4.5 or above.

New Cybersecurity Report from HP Reveals 91% of IT Teams Feel Pressure to Compromise Security

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Thursday, September 9, 2021

Key findings include:

Key Points: 
  • Key findings include:
    76% of IT teams admit security took a backseat to business continuity during the pandemic, while 91% felt pressure to compromise security for business continuity1.
  • The report highlights that many security teams have made efforts to curb user behavior to keep data safe.
  • From the maker of the worlds most secure PCs2 and Printers3, HP Wolf Security is a new breed of endpoint security.
  • 3 HPs most advanced embedded security features are available on HP Enterprise and HP Managed devices with HP FutureSmart firmware 4.5 or above.