New SOC-backed service extends cyber protection beyond the printer to secure an organisation’s entire print infrastructure
As organisations continue to strengthen security around laptops, servers and cloud applications, one area frequently remains outside continuous security monitoring: the print environment.
To help address this growing risk, KYOCERA Document Solutions UK has launched PrintGuardian, a new managed print security service that protects printers, multifunctional devices (MFPs) through continuous monitoring, threat detection and response delivered by KYOCERA’s UK-based Security Operations Centre (SOC).
Available through the company’s Kyocera Cyber division, PrintGuardian has been developed to address an increasingly common challenge facing IT leaders: how to secure every endpoint connected to the network, including those traditionally overlooked by cybersecurity programmes. The service continuously monitors Kyocera’s MFPs for vulnerabilities, suspicious activity and indicators of compromise, with alerts and telemetry analysed by cyber security specialists within KYOCERA’s AI powered hyper-automated SOC environment.
Print Infrastructure: The Hidden Security Gap
Modern printers and MFPs are no longer simple office peripherals. They are network-connected devices that process, store and transmit sensitive organisational data. They run full operating systems, host multiple apps and operate with most ports open as standard, 24/7. Yet many remain outside the same level of scrutiny applied to other IT assets. As a result, cyber criminals increasingly view print infrastructure as a potential pathway into wider business networks.
Bringing Managed Security to Managed Print
PrintGuardian reflects the growing convergence of Managed Print Services (MPS) and cybersecurity. As organisations review print contracts, security considerations are becoming just as important as device performance, service levels, cost optimisation, and a reduced environmental footprint.
By combining print expertise with dedicated cybersecurity capabilities, KYOCERA is helping customers move beyond traditional device security towards a more comprehensive approach that protects the entire print ecosystem.
Steve Doust, Group Sales Director for Kyocera commented:
“You can’t secure what you can’t see. While cyber security programmes have matured significantly, print infrastructure remains a blind spot in many organisations. Modern printers and MFPs are business-critical network assets, yet they are often not subject to the same monitoring and response processes as the wider IT estate.”
“PrintGuardian addresses that challenge by giving customers greater visibility, stronger control and access to specialist SOC expertise, helping reduce risk across an often-overlooked attack surface.”
“As organisations balance security, sustainability and cost pressures, Kyocera’s Managed Print Services deliver a joined-up approach to all three. Alongside enhanced cyber protection through PrintGuardian, customers benefit from predictable costs, reduced waste, proactive support and carbon offsetting across the standard-rated lifetime of KYOCERA devices. The result is a print environment that is more secure, more sustainable and easier for IT teams to manage.”
Addressing Three Key Challenges for IT Leaders
PrintGuardian has been developed to help organisations overcome three of today’s most pressing print security challenges:
- Lack of visibility and monitoring
Many organisations have extensive monitoring capabilities for servers, endpoints and cloud applications, yet print devices often sit outside centralised security oversight. This creates blind spots where vulnerabilities or suspicious activity can go undetected. PrintGuardian helps bring Kyocera print estates into the wider security ecosystem through continuous monitoring and risk analysis.
- Overstretched IT and security teams
With cyber threats becoming more sophisticated and security skills remaining in short supply, internal teams are under increasing pressure to manage a growing attack surface. PrintGuardian supplements in-house resources with specialist security expertise and SOC-led monitoring, helping organisations reduce operational burden while strengthening protection.
- Increasing regulatory and governance pressures
Whether driven by cyber insurance requirements, data protection obligations or internal governance frameworks, organisations are increasingly expected to demonstrate that all connected infrastructure is appropriately secured. PrintGuardian supports this objective by extending security oversight into an often-overlooked area of the technology estate.
Availability
PrintGuardian is available immediately through KYOCERA Document Solutions UK and its network of authorised partners.
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