A network printer needs Internet access to function. Corporate policy states all devices allowed on the network must be authenticated. Which of the following is the MOST secure method to allow the printer on the network without violating policy? 

Answer options:

A. Request an exception to the corporate policy from the risk management committee
B. Require anyone trying to use the printer to enter their username and password
C. Have a help desk employee sign in to the printer every morning
D. Issue a certificate to the printer and use certificate-based authentication

D