Quocirca names Ricoh a 2024 Leader in Print Security

What should print buyers consider?

The days of simple, local (USB connected) printers have generally passed. Today, even local printers connect via WiFi. And in the increasingly rare cases that a printer connects by USB, the PC it connects to is connected to the internet. The move to intelligent MFPs (multifunction printers) only increases the potential attack vectors.

According to Quocirca, the following should be considered:

• “Start by conducting in-depth print security and risk assessments.”

• “Treat print as strategic priority — but not in isolation.”

• “Evaluate AI security”

• “Include remote and home workers in the managed print environment.”

• “Build a cohesive print security architecture.”

• “Create, formalise, and continuously review processes to respond to print security incidents.”

• “Continuously monitor, analyse, and report.”

You can view the full details for each consideration in the vendor excerpt.

How we are helping customers address print security

Quocirca highlights four elements of our approach.

• “Multi-layered security approach”

• “Real-time device monitoring”

• “Broad IT services offerings”

• “Centres of Excellence”

These elements form the foundation that enable us to develop print security solutions to meet each customer’s need. When it comes to print security, there is no one-size-fits-all solution; however, each one of these elements plays a role, to varying degrees, in the development and implementation of security infrastructures.

For example:

• Real-time device monitoring and analytics of the IoT Command Center delivers vital data concerning device activity, usage, and more.

• Cybersecurity solutions portfolio and services also support chief information officers (CIOs) and chief information security officers (CISOs) and their teams.

• Cloud print infrastructure like that of Cloudstream deliver advanced monitoring, reporting, and policy enforcement, in addition to reducing or eliminating on-premises print servers.

For all the details on our strengths, offerings, and opportunities, please download and view the vendor excerpt >

For a detailed look at our full approach to print security, we invite you to view our “Essentials Security Guide” >