Business owners are aware that they need to protect their computers from the dangers of viruses. However, new deviousness on the part of hackers makes it essential for every business to have virus protection built into its office equipment, as well. When you have your Canon® office equipment installed, it comes with McAfee® software that protects your network from invasion via your printers and scanners.

3 Reasons Your Office Equipment Needs Anti-Virus Protection

1. Lost Data

If a virus successfully makes its way into your business’s network, it can cause critical damage to the data on your systems. While it is prudent to teach your employees internet safety, this isn’t enough to protect you from attacks. With proper embedded antivirus software, you can avoid losing valuable information stored on your hard drives, including client information, business documents, and databases.

2. Costly & Time-Consuming Repairs

Once one computer or piece of office equipment has become infected, you must disconnect each machine from the network to prevent it from spreading throughout your entire business. Shutting down all of your systems means that your employees can’t complete the work they need to do, leading to lost time. Having the virus removed from all of your machines is also a costly endeavor, especially if it includes reconstructing lost information. With a full suite of McAfee Embedded Control Canon devices, you’ll avoid this inconvenience. 

3. Server Hijacking

Hackers may also attack your system to use your servers for their own purposes. These cyber attackers need servers to reroute their own internet connections and conceal their locations, to attempt to break passwords, and other nefarious uses. By relying on Canon office equipment’s antivirus protection, you can help stop this from happening.

Have your Canon office equipment installed by contacting Bluegrass Office Systems in Lexington, KY. This locally owned company has been helping other businesses run smoothly since 1981. The highly trained and skilled staff is well-versed in the ins and outs of internet networking, antivirus protection, and office machines. Find out more about the scanners, printers, and other equipment they offer by calling (859) 293-0435 or visiting the website.