Konica Minolta Maintains ‘Leader’ Position in Quocirca’s Print Security Market Report

AI-Driven Threats Redefine Print Security Priorities 

Published in July,  Quocirca’s Print Security Landscape 2025  report includes an Industry Survey, which was conducted among 400 IT decision-makers involved in the print infrastructure in their organizations. Quocirca’s 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% of respondents are concerned about the risks posed by AI, and 86% of respondents say it’s important for vendors to use AI and machine learning to detect potential security threats and cyber-attacks. 

 

Mixed Fleets and Legacy Devices Drive Up Breach Costs 

A total of 56% of companies report a data security breach in connection with printing. Mixed printer fleets and older printing devices posed a major security risk. While the average cost of print-related data loss in companies operating printer fleets from multiple vendors was £937,000 (~ $1,199,360 USD), it was £630,000 (~ $806,400 USD) in companies with standardised 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, centralised security management platforms is also often difficult or even impossible. 

 

Fragmented Authentication Methods as a Risk 

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 Pose Additional Risks 

Private printing environments are another major security vulnerability. A total of 53% of respondents stated that unauthorised persons had accessed documents in a private setting. 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, prioritising standardised, 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.

 

Konica Minolta Recognized for Multi-Layered Security Approach 

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.’ 

 

Leveraging AI and Automation for Enhanced Threat Detection 

Konica Minolta is ideally positioned in this regard with AI. Machine learning and automation are embedded across Konica Minolta's  bizhub 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. 

 

Strong Authentication Capabilities Support Compliance 

Quocirca cites Konica Minolta's multi-factor authentication support as a strength. ‘Embedded PKI support for smartcard (CAC/PIV) authentication and MFA support enables organisations 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.’