Comprehensive security from a single source: Konica Minolta protects printing and IT environments with integrated security-by-design architecture and fully managed security approach
Konica Minolta has been positioned in the Leaders Category in the latest IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Print Security Solutions and Services Hardcopy 2025–2026 Vendor Assessment (Doc # US52993425, December 2025). The independent analyst report evaluates international providers based on how well they support companies in reliably protecting their printing and document environments against security risks. Konica Minolta offers a holistic approach to security, which integrates protection deep into its devices, software, and services. This includes a security-by-design architecture, built in endpoint protection - antivirus & anti-malware, and strict global security standards. As a result, customers don’t have to worry about anything and receive individualized advice whenever needed.
Simpler, more secure, fully protected: a security approach that means customers don't have to worry about a thing
According to the report, “Konica Minolta distinguishes itself from competitors through its vertically integrated security-by-design architecture.” A key advantage for customers is that they do not have to deal with complex security issues themselves—all important protection mechanisms are already integrated. The report also noted “Konica Minolta incorporates Bitdefender antimalware technology directly within the firmware of its bizhub i-Series multifunction printers. The embedded solution provides real-time scanning and monitoring of files processed by the device, including documents transmitted through scanning, printing, or network transfers. The Bitdefender component operates as a low-cost, embedded license that requires minimal configuration. Once activated, it runs natively within the MFP's system software, enabling continuous threat detection without the need for separate installation or complex setup. Administrators can define automated response actions — such as logging, alerting, or quarantining — according to organizational security policies. Bitdefender's signature and heuristic updates are delivered frequently, helping ensure that the bizhub MFP remains protected against emerging malware variants. This integration enhances device-level security while maintaining low administrative overhead, aligning with enterprise efforts to extend endpoint protection to network-connected imaging devices.”
Customized managed security concepts instead of off-the-shelf solutions
The IDC MarketScape further emphasizes that “Konica Minolta’s layered security model for print and document security is designed to address the unique needs of each customer, recognizing that a one-size-fits-all approach is not effective.” Whether for a small team or a globally distributed corporate structure, security measures are tailored to the environment, devices, document type, and compliance requirements. At the same time, customers benefit from the fact that Konica Minolta not only provides these security concepts, but also manages them completely: The solutions are scalable at any time, are individually advised, and are supported throughout their entire life cycle—from analysis and implementation to ongoing operation. This gives companies exactly the protection they actually need—no more and no less.
More than just printing: a partner for the entire IT and document environment
The IDC MarketScape noted “Konica Minolta offers a comprehensive range of professional and managed consulting services to augment its core print security offerings. This includes an extensive set of managed IT and cybersecurity services, infrastructure and network services, managed print and document services, collaboration and cloud services, and workflow services.” By combining the strengths of its print security solutions and consultative services, Konica Minolta can support the most complex customer environments and use cases to provide end-to-end security across the entire IT environment and document life cycle.
The IDC MarketScape recommends that “organizations should consider Konica Minolta when seeking a vendor that maintains tight control over the entire design, development, and security operations of its products. In addition, Konica Minolta's broad portfolio of print-related and nonprint-related services enables organizations to address a wide range of business needs with a single, trusted partner.”
