HP Commercial LaserJet Printers and MFPs - Imaging and Printing Security Best Practices

Chapter 2 HP LaserJet and Color LaserJet MFP Security Checklist 8
 Causing interference with network communication to the MFP
 Changing the network location of the MFP
 Causing an error state that interrupts service
 Changing access configurations
Here are some methods of minimizing opportunities for denial of service on an MFP:
 Lock the control panel.
 Lock EWS configuration settings.
 Close unused ports and protocols.
 Disable controls such as the Job Cancel button and the Go button.
 Enable the resume feature to allow the MFP to resume operations after an error state.
 Configure Job Timeout.
 Control physical access to the MFP.
 Lock physical access to removable hardware.
Elevation of Privilege
Elevation of privilege is any method of upgrading authorized access to include unauthorized
access. This can be any of the following:
 Non-administrators changing settings to get administrator privileges
 Unauthorized use of management software to provide access for other unauthorized users
 Using management software to bypass job accounting functions
Here are some methods of minimizing opportunities for elevation of privilege:
 Configure the administrator (device) password.
 Configure SNMPv3 and HTTPS.
 Lock the control panel.