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Why Unsecured Printers Remain One of the Most Overlooked Cybersecurity Risks
Cybersecurity strategies often focus on networks, endpoints, and cloud platforms, yet printers frequently remain overlooked despite being network-connected devices that process sensitive information daily. This gap creates a significant and often underestimated risk.
Unsecured print devices can expose data through unauthorised access, stored documents, or unencrypted transmissions. In many environments, printers also serve as entry points into broader IT systems, making them attractive targets for cyber threats. As security controls strengthen elsewhere, attackers increasingly look for these weaker, less monitored endpoints.
Kyocera approaches print security as a core design principle rather than an optional add-on. Features such as secure boot, firmware integrity checks, encryption, and user authentication are embedded at device level, protecting information throughout its lifecycle and aligning print infrastructure with broader cybersecurity frameworks.
Recognising printers as part of the security perimeter is no longer optional. As regulatory pressure increases and data protection expectations rise, organisations must ensure that every connected device meets the same security standards as other IT assets.
Reviewing print environments as part of a broader security posture can help surface vulnerabilities that are often missed. A focused print security assessment allows organisations to validate assumptions, confirm policy alignment, and ensure their devices are secured by design rather than by oversight.