The modern workplace is constantly evolving, transforming how businesses operate and how people work—anytime, anywhere, with greater flexibility than ever before. But while organizations invest in accelerating their digitization initiatives, many overlook a critical vulnerability: their print infrastructure.

Print security is often the forgotten piece of IT strategy. Yet, unprotected print environments can be an open door for data breaches, compliance risks, and operational inefficiencies. In our latest podcast with Quocirca, "The Hidden Risks in Your Print Infrastructure: Securing Hybrid Work," we explore why print strategy shouldn't be left to the last minute and how we can help organizations secure printing in their hybrid workplaces.

Why print security still matters in a digital-first world

With the rise of cloud computing and digital workflows, it’s easy to assume that print security is a problem of the past. But as I've shared on the podcast:

“Many businesses are accelerating digital transformation but leaving their print infrastructure behind. This creates gaps in security, compliance, and IT efficiency.”

Legacy print servers, unmanaged home printing, and unsecured endpoints expose businesses to unnecessary risks. Whether an employee prints a confidential document from home or an outdated on-premise printer is left unprotected, these overlooked vulnerabilities can have serious consequences.

The hidden risks lurking in your print environment

According to Mike Reynolds, Sr. Product Management Director:

“Print security isn’t just about preventing unauthorized access. It’s about ensuring visibility, compliance, and control over every printed document, no matter where it originates.”

Some of the biggest threats include:

• Data Breaches: Unsecured printers can be exploited to access sensitive information.
• Shadow Printing: Employees printing from home without IT oversight.
• Compliance Gaps: Failure to meet industry regulations for document security.
• Operational Disruptions: Inefficient print infrastructure leading to downtime and IT headaches.

How to secure printing in Hybrid Workplaces?

Our print management solution – Printix is secure, scalable and offers a cloud-based approach to print security, eliminating the need for outdated print servers and providing IT teams with the control they need.

Printix Key Benefits:

• Secure Cloud Printing: No need for on-premise print servers, reducing security risks.
• User Authentication & Access Control: Ensure only authorized users can print sensitive documents.
• Audit Trails & Compliance Reporting: Gain full visibility into printing activity across your organization.
• Seamless Hybrid Work Support: Employees can print securely from anywhere, without IT headaches.
• Easy Deployment & Management: Simplify print infrastructure with automated updates and centralized control.

Future-proofing print security with ai and cloud

The future of print management isn’t just about security—it’s about automation, AI-driven insights, and seamless cloud integration. Businesses that adopt hybrid cloud print management now will be better equipped to handle emerging threats and IT challenges in the years ahead. As we discuss in the podcast, print security is no longer a niche concern. It’s a critical piece of a modern IT security strategy. Organizations that fail to adapt risk falling behind in compliance, security, and operational efficiency.

Don’t let print security be the weak link in your IT strategy!

Dive deeper into my conversation Mike Reynolds and Louella Fernandes, CEO of Quocirca to hear how to secure your print infrastructure in hybrid workplaces.

Tungsten - The Hidden Risks in your Print Infrastructure, Securing Hybrid Work

https://open.spotify.com/episode/7sn5wbO0Mnj4mCR2Z2XuvE

Future-proof your print environment with Printix today.