Konica Minolta Retains ‘Leader’ Status in Quocirca’s Print Security Market Report

Press release from the issuing company:

Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. has retained its position as a ‘Leader’ in Quocirca’s 2025 latest assessment of the print security market for a fourth consecutive year. The global market insight and research firm, which specializes in the convergence of print and digital technologies in the future workplace, recognizes how Konica Minolta ‘retains a keen focus on enhancing print and endpoint security across three pillars – device-level resilience, managed security services and workflow automation – aligned to support zero trust environments and evolving compliance demands.’

Published in July, Quocirca’s Print Security Landscape 2025 report includes an industry survey conducted among 400 IT decision-makers involved in the print infrastructure in their organizations. The report highlights the growing sophistication of threats targeting corporate print infrastructure, especially with the rise in use of AI-powered devices. It is therefore no surprise that 40 percent of respondents are concerned about the risks posed by AI, and 86 percent say it’s important for vendors to use AI and machine learning to detect potential security threats and cyber-attacks.

A total of 56% of companies report a data security breach in connection with printing, with mixed printer fleets and older printing devices posing a major security risk. The average cost of print-related data loss in companies operating printer fleets from multiple vendors was $1,237,580 USD, and $832,170 USD for those with standardized fleets. Unlike modern MFPs, which are equipped with advanced security features, older ‘legacy’ print devices do not have robust embedded security features, making them more vulnerable. Integrating older devices into modern, centralized security management platforms is also often difficult or even impossible.

Quocirca also found that there is a wide range of authentication methods and identifies this diverse and fragmented approach as a potential security vulnerability.

Private printing environments are another major security vulnerability. A total of 53 percent of respondents stated that unauthorized persons had accessed documents in a private setting. And while large companies (27%) cite lost IT time spent dealing with the problem as the biggest disadvantage of data loss, the biggest consequence for SMEs is the disruption to business continuity (28%).

According to Quocirca, improving print security posture therefore ‘requires a multi-layered approach – prioritizing standardized, secure print infrastructure, implementing robust identity and access management frameworks including mandatory authentication across all devices, and deploying solutions that prevent sensitive document printing in unsecured home environments.’

Quocirca’s report acknowledges how Konica Minolta’s ‘multi-layered approach to security helps businesses of all sizes reduce risk, ensure compliance and future-proof their print infrastructure within broader information security strategies.’

The report states, ‘Konica Minolta continues to invest across all areas of its security portfolio – recent examples include developments in authentication, secure firmware delivery, and the Konica Minolta MarketPlace for cloud-based print and scan solutions. Its commitment to ongoing investment in resources and development reinforces its long-term roadmap around secure digital transformation.’

Konica Minolta is ideally positioned in this regard with AI. ‘Machine learning and automation are embedded across Konica Minolta’s bizhub One i-Series MFPs, Shield Guard cloud platform and bizhub SECURE offering to accelerate detection, reduce response time and lower risk exposure.’ ‘The latest models feature improved SIEM integration, brute-force password attack detection and flexible anti-virus configurations – aligning with modern enterprise cybersecurity standards.’

Quocirca cites Konica Minolta’s multi-factor authentication support as a strength. ‘Embedded PKI support for smartcard (CAC/PIV) authentication and MFA support enables organizations to centrally manage authentication policies, enforce secure print release and ensure compliance with data protection regulations – while providing a seamless, user-friendly experience across the print environment.’

Quocirca mentions ‘another key focus area is enabling a secure, seamless and efficient printing experience for users working from various locations,’ It also highlights Konica Minolta’s Shield Guard platform as a strength, which offers ‘capabilities including fleet-wide visibility, automated policy remediation and support for advanced password management workflows [that] are critical for scaling secure print environments across hybrid workplaces.’

“We’re honored to be recognized once again as a Leader in Quocirca’s Print Security Landscape report,” said Chris Bilello (pictured above), vice president, Business Solutions Development, Konica Minolta. “This acknowledgment reflects our unwavering commitment to helping organizations navigate an increasingly complex threat landscape. With a proven history of delivering secure, intelligent print solutions – often outperforming industry benchmarks – we embed AI-driven threat detection, robust authentication, and secure cloud-based workflows into our offerings. This empowers our customers to safeguard their print environments and support zero trust strategies with confidence.”

Visit Konica Minolta online to download an excerpt of the report.