The print environment is now a critical part of the threat landscape and must be secured effectively – which is why EKM Global has achieved alignment with the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) 2.0.
In the world of managed print services (MPS), ‘secure enough’ is no longer an option. As the threat landscape shifts from traditional networks to the edge, the print environment has become a critical frontier. At EKM Global we recognised this shift early, and are proud to announce that our company has achieved alignment with the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) 2.0 – one of the most significant updates to global security standards in a decade.
For our partners and clients, this isn’t just an update; it’s a fundamental shift in how print is protected and governed.
The print industry has historically lagged in cybersecurity innovation. We chose to be early adopters of CSF 2.0 because we know that the office of the future is a primary target. By integrating these gold-standard protocols today, we are shielding our clients from the threats tomorrow.
“By aligning our software with these standards, we have integrated risk management directly into the user experience. We are providing the visibility and data transparency that IT leaders need to prove compliance and manage risk at the highest levels of their organisation” says Ian Silvester, general manager, EKM Global.
By aligning our policies and processes to the updated NIST pillars, we’ve enhanced how our software handles the entire threat lifecycle:
🌍 Govern – New in 2.0, this function establishes our cybersecurity risk management strategy, expectations, policies and oversight. It ensures cybersecurity is integrated into broader enterprise risk management.
🌍 Identify – Understand the current environment, including assets, data, risks and business context.
🌍 Protect – Implement safeguards, such as identity management, access control, data security, and awareness training to ensure service delivery.
🌍 Detect – Identify cybersecurity events, anomalies, and potential breaches in real-time and by continuous monitoring.
🌍 Respond – Take action regarding a detected incident to minimise impact through mitigation, communication and analysis.
🌍 Recover – Restore systems, assets, and services affected by an incident to return to normal operations and build resilience.
As Ian Silvester comments:
“Our commitment to NIST CSF 2.0 is just the beginning. We will continue to evolve, test and harden our platform to ensure that EKM Global remains the secure link in your digital infrastructure.”
