Week 17 - 21 October 2022

Kyocera’s security strength validated

Nine of our A3 MFP devices in the TASKalfa 3554ci series have passed Keypoint Intelligence’s rigorous BLI Security Validation Test program giving credibility to our statement that security is at the heart of all our innovative devices.

The volume and complexity of security threats facing today’s organisations is increasing daily. The need for robust data protection has never been greater, which makes this recognition all the more significant for us and our clients.

Testing for the prestigious Keypoint Intelligence Security Validation Testing seal and certificate was done on the TASKalfa 3554ci and the validation extends to the nine TASKalfa 3554ci series devices including:

1. TASKalfa 2554ci

2. TASKalfa 3554ci

3. TASKalfa 4054ci

4. TASKalfa 5054ci

5. TASKalfa 6054ci

6. TASKalfa 7054ci

7. TASKalfa 5004i

8. TASKalfa 6004i

9. TASKalfa 7004i

Kyocera was awarded the Security Validation Testing seal and certificate following a two-pronged process whereby Keypoint Intelligence and its testing partner Accenture Security do rigorous examinations focused on both automated cyber-attacks and white hat hacking and involved attempted device penetration of the firmware and underlying OS (operating system). In presenting the award, Anthony Sci, President and CEO of Keypoint Intelligence, explained the robust process and also revealed how Kyocera passed with flying colours with no security weaknesses detected.

I love how we call it our K-Level security as it’s our signature feature where the highest firmware level of cyber security best practices and standards are applied. Here is what makes our K-Level security so advantageous for customers:

Maximum device protection:

K-Level immediately enables the strongest security settings.

Device encryption:

Ensures integrity of confidential data.

Full protection from day one:

K-Level is automatically installed during setup.

Secure collaboration:

Data is safely transmitted and received.

In short, K-Level security is a strong, unique selling point– it protects your data, making your customers’ information secure from day one. 

I take great delight in telling clients that the TASKalfa 3554ci series firmware comes with the ability to enable an advanced level of security installed as part of the initial configuration to reduce human error. I also hope clients will ask me about Kyocera’s data protection, as this award gives credibility to our proactive approach to ensuring the highest possible level data protection for our devices. We can say with confidence that making sure of compliance with industry regulatory standards is at always a top priority. Our device encryption ensures data integrity and strict access ensures that only authorised parties are able to access Kyocera devices or information.

Organisations cannot become complacent in the face of the never-ending fresh waves of cybersecurity threats and Kyocera will keep innovating to provide the best protection for our clients' data.

You can discover more about the Kyocera TASKalfa 3554ci series here.

Yena Ngidi - Hardware Product Manager - Kyocera Document Solutions South Africa