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print and document management to the cloud, teams are scanning, accessing and sharing documents from various locations, increasing exposure to cyberthreats. “But software, which is sometimes aided by AI, is also the primary solution. Automation plays a crucial role in monitoring devices, workflow control and helping businesses identify vulnerabilities before attackers do.” Stuart notes that AI isn’t creating new cyberthreats; it’s supercharging the threats organisations already face. “It enables attackers to launch more personalised phishing campaigns, automate malicious code generation and operate at much greater scale,” he explains. “At the same time, AI is becoming a valuable defensive tool. It can improve vulnerability scanning, reduce false positives and help security teams detect and isolate threats more quickly. Investing in AI-enabled security gives organisations greater visibility and helps them respond more effectively as attacks continue to evolve.” Nick agrees that AI is making attacks faster and more convincing. “Cybercriminals can use it to imitate cloud print notifications and scan for exposed devices or outdated firmware at scale,” he says. AI-driven systems may also help identify unusual behaviour, Nick adds. “For example, a user suddenly printing hundreds of pages from an unfamiliar location [it can] automatically pause the job or alert an administrator,” he says. “It’s important to note, however, that these tools should complement, rather than replace, core security controls.” What’s needed in a solution An effective cloud print security solution should have several layers of protection. Nick says that secure-release printing should hold documents until the user authenticates at the device, reducing the risk of confidential material being left on a tray. “Print data should also be encrypted in
transit and while temporarily stored in the cloud, and the print environment should integrate with the organisation’s existing identity and access management systems, while devices must be kept updated and securely configured,” he adds. Stuart says that security should be built into products from the outset using principles such as secure by design
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AI is becoming a valuable defensive tool. It can improve vulnerability scanning, reduce false positives and help security teams detect and isolate threats more quickly. Investing in AI-enabled security gives organisations greater visibility and helps them respond more effectively as attacks continue to evolve.
and zero trust. “Innovations such as the imageFORCE range, which incorporates machine learning-powered security optimisation tools to help minimise vulnerabilities, demonstrate how intelligent devices can strengthen security from the point of deployment by reducing human error and misconfigured devices,” he adds. “Alongside this, Canon’s uniFLOW Online helps safeguard credentials across devices, documents and data, providing organisations with greater visibility and control over their cloud print environment.” Grieg says the best results are when effective cloud print security is built into the workflow itself, not treated as an add-on. “Through Brother Cloud Solutions, which is integrated with Tungsten Automation’s AutoStore and Printix, businesses can use features such as cloud secure print, end-to-end
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