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. 

Integrated protection mechanisms

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 organisational 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.”

Customised managed security concepts

The IDC Marketscape further emphasises that “Konica Minolta’s layered security model for print and document security is designed to address the unique needs of each customer, recognising 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.

Comprehensive set of cyber security services

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 cyber security 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 “organisations 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 organisations to address a wide range of business needs with a single, trusted partner.”

“We are incredibly proud that our teams’ dedication to security innovation has been recognised on a global stage.”, said Ole Maaz, Head of International Marketing Division at Konica Minolta Business Solutions Europe. “We believe this position as a Leader in Print Security Solutions and Services Hardcopy is a powerful testament to the trust our customers place in us and can continue to reply on Konica Minolta to protect their document and IT infrastructures consistently and reliably—today and in the future."