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Print security

Printer and MFP information security is critical to every company. Toshiba can help you identify and manage the risks, avoiding costly breaches.
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A holistic approach to security.

To ensure complete security coverage for your print and document environments, Toshiba’s SecureMFP approach looks holistically at your environment, including products, processes and people. We couple this with security assessments and services to ensure an end-to-end security strategy at every stage.

Device

From installation to end-of-life, Toshiba ensures device protection across the entire hardware and software stack. Protection is built-in with key features such as BIOS protection, hard drive encryption, and protections against the installation of malicious firmware, among others.

Access

Successful access security is making sure the right people have access to the right data, as well as the right device capabilities. Toshiba achieves this through customizable restrictions such as multi-factor authentication and roles-based access control features, and password.

Document

Document security starts with the capture phase where we employ built-in security for all input sources. In addition, Toshiba has many tools, restrictions, verifications and more to ensure you and your company are covered no matter the output method.

Fleet

Whether you are an SMB with two devices, or an enterprise with hundreds, we know you want to be able to set, apply and manage security policies with ease and consistency across your organization. Our Elevate Sky Suite of Services manages your fleet security concerns with a cloud-based application no matter what your fleet size is.

Cloud

Toshiba MFPs have built-in anti-malware protection that prevents ransomware and phishing attacks by prohibiting unauthorized software from running. In case of malware detection, the MFP reports a warning and automatically reboots to the last known safe state, providing extra cloud security.

cloud security

Protecting zero-trust
work environments.

Our cloud solutions and service tools are hosted on leading cloud platforms. And to further safeguard privacy and security, we also ensure communication between the MFP and our cloud server uses the most up-to-date security protocols and encryption.

Print & MFP Security FAQs

Today's printers and multifunction printers (MFPs) do far more than print. They scan, store, process, transmit, and route sensitive business information every day. As organizations continue to embrace digital transformation, cloud technologies, and hybrid work environments, securing the entire print and document ecosystem has become increasingly important. Explore answers to common questions about print security, document protection, cloud security, compliance, and how Toshiba's holistic approach helps organizations protect devices, documents, data, and users across the entire print environment. Toshiba's SecureMFP® Program is built around five layers of protection: Device Security, Access Security, Document Security, Cloud Security, and Fleet Security.

Print and MFP security refers to the technologies, policies, and best practices used to protect printers, multifunction devices, documents, and print-related data from unauthorized access, cyber threats, and data breaches. Because MFPs store, process, scan, and transmit sensitive information, they should be considered an important part of every organization’s overall cybersecurity strategy. Learn more about Toshiba’s SecureMFP® Program and holistic approach to print security.

Printers and MFPs are among the most shared and connected devices in today’s workplace. They often handle sensitive customer information, financial records, employee data, and confidential business documents. Without proper safeguards, these devices can create security vulnerabilities that expose organizations to compliance risks, data breaches, and unauthorized access. Toshiba helps organizations protect critical information while supporting broader security and compliance initiatives.

Yes. Like other network-connected devices, printers and MFPs can become potential entry points for cyber threats if not properly secured. These devices connect to users, networks, cloud applications, and business systems, making it important to implement security controls that help protect both the device and the information moving through it. Organizations should treat print security as part of their broader cybersecurity strategy rather than viewing printers as standalone office equipment.
A comprehensive print security strategy should include user authentication, secure print release, data encryption, access controls, device monitoring, and policies designed to protect information throughout the document lifecycle. Organizations should also consider how documents are captured, processed, shared, and stored across the business. Explore Toshiba’s Workflow Automation, Intelligent Document Processing (IDP), and Content and Document Management solutions to strengthen document security, improve governance, and reduce manual handling of sensitive information.
Secure print release helps ensure that documents are only printed when the authorized user is physically present at the device. Print jobs remain protected until the user authenticates using approved credentials such as a PIN, password, or badge. This helps prevent confidential information from being left unattended in output trays or accessed by unauthorized users. Toshiba’s Elevate Sky® Print Management and Cloud Print & Output Management solutions support secure print workflows that help improve both security and user convenience.
Toshiba takes a holistic approach to print and document security through its SecureMFP® Program, which focuses on Device Security, Access Security, Document Security, Cloud Security, and Fleet Security. This approach helps organizations protect information throughout the entire document lifecycle while reducing risk across the print environment. Toshiba’s security portfolio also extends to Managed Print Services, cloud print management, workflow automation, and fleet-wide administration to help organizations build a more secure and resilient print ecosystem.
Modern cloud print solutions can support secure document workflows through encryption, user authentication, secure print release, centralized policy controls, and cloud identity integration. When properly implemented, cloud print management can help organizations maintain visibility and control while supporting hybrid work and distributed workforces. Learn how Toshiba’s Cloud Print & Output Management solutions and Elevate Sky® Print Management platform help organizations simplify print administration while maintaining a strong security posture.
Many industries must comply with regulations governing how sensitive information is stored, shared, and protected. Print security measures such as user authentication, data encryption, audit trails, secure document handling, and access controls can help organizations strengthen their security posture and support broader compliance initiatives. Organizations in healthcare, government, education, and financial services often require additional safeguards to help protect sensitive information and support regulatory requirements.

Securing individual devices is important, but organizations should also take a fleet-wide approach. Centralized management, proactive monitoring, security policy enforcement, firmware management, and ongoing assessments can help maintain consistent protection across all print devices and locations. Toshiba’s Managed Print Services and fleet management solutions help organizations gain greater visibility into their print environment while simplifying administration and supporting consistent security practices across their entire device fleet.

Many organizations focus heavily on computers, servers, and network infrastructure while overlooking their print environment. A print security assessment can help identify vulnerabilities, evaluate existing controls, review document workflows, and uncover opportunities to strengthen device, document, cloud, and fleet security. Toshiba can help assess your current environment and provide recommendations aligned with your business, security, and compliance objectives. Ready to better understand your organization’s security posture? Schedule a complimentary Print Security Assessment to identify potential risks and opportunities for improvement.

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