Kyocera Newsletter
Message of the Week 6-10 October 2025
Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Trust Begins at Every Endpoint
October is recognised worldwide as Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and here in South Africa the timing could not be more relevant. From data reaches at local retailers to phishing scams targeting SMEs, recent headlines highlight just how vulnerable organisations can be. The truth is simple: in today’s digital-first workplace, every endpoint is a potential entry point for cybercrime.
While much of the focus in cybersecurity falls on networks and cloud infrastructure, one area is often overlooked: the print environment. Printers and multifunctional devices (MFDs) remain critical gateways for business information, handling invoices, contracts, HR records, and customer details daily. If left unsecured, these devices can provide attackers with easy access to confidential data.
This Cybersecurity Awareness Month, businesses are reminded that trust begins at every endpoint. Protecting your organisation is not just about firewalls and antivirus software – it’s about ensuring that every device connected to your network, including printers, is secured against threats.
At Kyocera Document Solutions South Africa, we help organisations close these gaps through our multifunctional devices featuring built-in security, secure print release, and user authentication. Combined with our Kyocera Fleet Services and Content Services platform, businesses can monitor, manage, and protect documents across their lifecycle. The result is a smarter, safer workspace where compliance, efficiency, and peace of mind go hand in hand.
South African companies, whether in finance, healthcare, education, or the public sector, cannot afford to ignore these risks. With stricter data protection requirements under POPIA, even a small oversight can result in reputational damage and financial penalties. By prioritising security at the device level, businesses demonstrate their commitment to safeguarding customer trust – something no company can afford to compromise.
Cybersecurity may seem like a global issue, but its impact is deeply local. For South Africa to continue building a digitally empowered economy, organisations of all sizes must take shared responsibility in strengthening their cyber defences. This month is the perfect opportunity to re-examine your policies, train your people, and secure your endpoints.
Trust starts small. Trust starts local. Trust begins at every endpoint.