Security Multi-Layered Protection for Business Confidence
Superior Security. Uninterrupted Business.
In today’s professional world, protecting information is as critical as creating it. Sharp Copiers and Printers safeguard your documents, devices, and networks with a multi-layered defense designed to keep business moving without compromise. From confidential contracts to sensitive client data, Sharp ensures your information stays secure at every stage of the workflow.
Why Security Matters
Modern copiers and printers are no longer simple output devices — they’re essential endpoints in the digital workplace. Left unprotected, they can expose businesses to risks ranging from unauthorized access to malware infiltration. Sharp addresses these threats head-on with enterprise-grade protection that blends physical safeguards, network controls, and data security into one intelligent defense.
Multi-Layered Security Features
Threat Protection for Every Workflow
Physical Security
- Send directly to email, desktop, USB, or popular cloud platforms
- Reduce bottlenecks by eliminating extra steps in scanning workflows
Network Security
- Connect MFPs with your existing business applications
- Create customized workflows tailored to your department
- Access critical information faster while maintaining IT policies
Data Protection
- Index and retrieve documents instantly with OCR and metadata tagging
- Improve compliance and audit readiness with accurate digital records
- Eliminate paper clutter and enhance collaboration
Bitdefender® Antimalware
Integrated protection against viruses, trojans, worms, ransomware, and spyware. Sharp MFPs with Bitdefender® continuously monitor for known and unknown threats, adding a vital layer of cybersecurity.
Keypoint Validated.
Security You Can Trust.
From 2024–2026, twenty five Sharp MFP and printer models earned Security Validation from Keypoint Intelligence, confirming their resilience against device penetration testing. Backed by independent cybersecurity experts, this recognition proves Sharp devices deliver reliable, multi-layered protection against today’s most sophisticated threats—giving businesses peace of mind that their data, documents, and workflows remain secure.Modern copiers and printers are no longer simple output devices — they’re essential endpoints in the digital workplace. Left unprotected, they can expose businesses to risks ranging from unauthorized access to malware infiltration. Sharp addresses these threats head-on with enterprise-grade protection that blends physical safeguards, network controls, and data security into one intelligent defense.
Key Features of Sharp Print Management & Access Control
Sharp Security Suite
- A comprehensive suite of tools to help IT administrators protect devices and data
- Standard MFP security features (user authentication, access controls, device lockdowns)
- Print driver security features to prevent unauthorized job release
- Sharp OSA®-enabled security applications
- Data Security Kit (DSK), available in commercial and Common Criteria–validated versions
Data Security at Every Level
- Encryption: 256-bit AES for data-at-rest; TLS 1.3 for data-in-transit
- Optional Data Security Kit (DSK): Common Criteria validated for high-security sectors (government, finance, healthcare)
- End-of-Lease Protection: Full data overwrite to remove personal and corporate information at device trade-in
Intelligent Network Interface
- Sharp MFPs feature robust access and network controls to prevent unauthorized use and intrusion, including: Access control security (user authentication + role-based permissions)
- Network security (firewall, protocol filtering, IP/MAC address restrictions)
- Fax and document security tools to prevent improper transmission
- Audit trails to track usage for compliance and transparency
Built for Compliance
Sharp security features help organizations align with strict standards across corporate, public sector, and government environments. From legal firms handling sensitive contracts to financial institutions meeting regulatory requirements, Sharp delivers the safeguards businesses need to operate with confidence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Sharp MFPs feature multi-layered security including 256-bit AES encryption, TLS 1.3, optional Bitdefender® antimalware, and optional Data Security Kits validated to Common Criteria standards.
Yes. Features like end-of-lease data erase, audit trails, and user authentication ensure confidential information isn’t left behind or accessed by unauthorized users.
Yes. With Sharp’s Intelligent Network Interface, devices are shielded from malware, ransomware, and network intrusion attempts.
Yes. Sharp devices and the optional Data Security Kit help organizations meet strict requirements for healthcare, finance, education, and government.
Sharp’s end-of-lease data erase feature ensures all stored data is securely overwritten, preventing sensitive information from ever leaving your business.
