In today’s fast-paced digital environment, safeguarding your data is more crucial than ever. With cyberattacks that cost businesses an average cost of $4.4 million annually, unsecured printers can pose a serious security threat.

This is where the Kyocera ECOSYS and TASKalfa series come into play. These robust devices not only print but also actively protect your data, keeping security threats at bay so you can concentrate on your tasks. Here’s the bottom line: Kyocera’s devices clear away the noise so you can focus on what matters.

To understand better how secure printing works in practice, let’s dive into the specific security features of our printers.

Our core secure printing features

The firmware of your printer acts as its command centre, making it a prime target for security threats. Because the firmware runs first when the printer powers on – controlling startup, communications, and print jobs – a compromised firmware layer can secretly override security settings, survive reboots, and intercept or alter documents. This is why it’s a prime target for attackers.

Kyocera’s printers come equipped with advanced security features designed to protect your business starting from the very first boost.

For example, they use Administrator Authentication on Firmware Updates, ensuring only authorised personnel can approve firmware updates, preventing harmful code from breaching your system.

Additionally, Secure Boot and Run-Time Integrity Check (RTIC) ensure the integrity of your printer’s firmware during both startup and operation, shutting down the device if any irregularities are detected.

This proactive approach allows your company to avert potential malicious attacks before they can disrupt your operations.

Safeguard your data with intelligent data encryption

Data theft is not solely a result of hacking; it can also occur through intercepted print jobs or unsecured emails. Kyocera’s ECOSYS printers employ strong data encryption protocols to protect your data. Think of it as both a lock and a passport, blocking intruders while ensuring safe passage for your data.

Trusted Platform Module (TPM): The key to your document safety

This generates and securely stores cryptographic keys, ensuring that sensitive information remains safeguarded.

This means your MFP’s storage is encrypted with a key sealed in the device. If someone removes the printer’s drive and plugs it into another computer, it’s like taking a safe without the code: the files inside remain secure and untouchable.

Kyocera printers also have a unique “passport,” making it impossible for a fake device to imitate them and sneak onto your network

TLS Version 1.3 and S/MIME Support: The passport you need

Kyocera’s printers come equipped with advanced security features. Take TLS Version 1.3 and S/MIME Support – they facilitate secure data transfer and encrypted emails, minimising the risk of interception.

Let’s imagine a user sends a print job via Wi-Fi. A cybercriminal tries to intercept the print job as it is being sent by the user (through a fake network, for example). But with TLS 1.3, the session is fully encrypted, preventing tampering.

When you scan to email, the printer locks the PDF specifically for the intended recipient, so only they can open it; even the email service can’t see inside.

It’s like posting a letter in a sealed envelope that can’t be opened in transit, with the page inside the envelope written in a code only the recipient can read.