We’re excited to share that Symphion CEO Jim LaRoe is featured in MES Computing’s article, “5 Cybersecurity Predictions for 2026,” highlighting a growing and often underestimated threat: printers.
Printers, copiers, and multifunction devices remain essential to daily operations, yet they’re frequently treated as low-risk peripherals rather than critical infrastructure. That assumption is dangerously outdated.
#1:The Innocuous Printer In the Corner Will Be A Threat Vector
“While PCs and other endpoints are firmly under IT and information security protection, printers are still treated as business equipment procured through supply chain,” said Jim LaRoe, CEO of Symphion, Inc. “Organizations rely on manufacturers’ built-in features that are left at factory defaults and never turned into a real protection program. That’s complacency, and it’s dangerous.”
Print devices still make up nearly 20% of enterprise network endpoints, yet 99% remain unprotected, even as they process highly sensitive data. Without proper visibility and security, a single unsecured device can expose organizations to data breaches, compliance violations, and broader network risk.
As we head into 2026, cybersecurity strategies must extend beyond cloud and software to include every endpoint—especially print fleets.
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