Quocirca names Ricoh a 2024 Leader in Print Security

“Quocirca positions Ricoh as a leader in its assessment of the print security market in 2024. Ricoh offers a broad, security-centric portfolio of products and services encompassing device, data, and document security. Beyond embedded hardware-security features, Ricoh has built deep expertise in cybersecurity.” 

This quote comes from the Quocirca report, “Print Security Landscape, 2024: Mitigating the print infrastructure as a threat vector,” specifically the Ricoh Vendor Excerpt. 

Key findings in this report include: 

• “Print security has climbed the security agenda compared to 2023.”
• “In the past 12 months, 67% of organisations have experienced data losses due to unsecure printing practices, up from 61% in 2023.”
• “Organisations are making progress in addressing print security challenges.” 

Of special interest, Quocirca noted: 

“Print-related data breaches remain a significant threat, with 67% of respondents (up from 61% in 2023) reporting at least one data loss incident in the past year. This number jumps to 74% for midmarket organisations.” 

It’s clear security remains a top concern — and priority — for businesses of all sizes. 

We invite you to download the analysis to see what earned us the position of Leader. Below we also share: 

• Several buyer recommendations from the report
• Access to our security guide
• Ways we are helping our customers mitigate threats to their print infrastructure 

View the vendor excerpt for full details 

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What should print buyers consider? 

The days of simple, local (USB connected) printers have generally passed. Today, even local printers connect via WiFi. And in the increasingly rare cases that a printer connects by USB, the PC it connects to is connected to the internet. The move to intelligent MFPs (multifunction printers) only increases the potential attack vectors. 

According to Quocirca, the following should be considered: 

• “Start by conducting in-depth print security and risk assessments.”
• “Treat print as strategic priority — but not in isolation.”
• “Evaluate AI security”
• “Include remote and home workers in the managed print environment.”
• “Build a cohesive print security architecture.”
• “Create, formalise, and continuously review processes to respond to print security incidents.”
• “Continuously monitor, analyse, and report.” 

You can view the full details for each consideration in the vendor excerpt. 

How we are helping customers address print security 

Quocirca highlights four elements of our approach. 

• “Multi-layered security approach”
• “Real-time device monitoring”
• “Broad IT services offerings”
• “Centres of Excellence” 

These elements form the foundation that enable us to develop print security solutions to meet each customer’s need. When it comes to print security, there is no one-size-fits-all solution; however, each one of these elements plays a role, to varying degrees, in the development and implementation of security infrastructures. 

For example: 

• Real-time device monitoring and analytics of the IoT Command Center delivers vital data concerning device activity, usage, and more. 
• Cybersecurity solutions portfolio and services also support chief information officers (CIOs) and chief information security officers (CISOs) and their teams.
• Cloud print infrastructure like that of Cloudstream deliver advanced monitoring, reporting, and policy enforcement, in addition to reducing or eliminating on-premises print servers. 

For all the details on our strengths, offerings, and opportunities, please download and view the vendor excerpt > 

For a detailed look at our full approach to print security, we invite you to view our "Essentials Security Guide” > 

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About Quocirca 

“Quocirca is a global market insight and research firm specialising in the convergence of print and digital technologies in the future workplace. Since 2006, Quocirca has played an influential role in advising clients on major shifts in the market. Our consulting and research are at the forefront of the rapidly evolving print services and solutions market, trusted by clients seeking new strategies to address disruptive technologies.” 

Source:  RICOH USA