Secure by design

With Canon, information security is built in from the start through a secure by design approach. It connects every stage of the lifeycycle, from hardware development to end-of-life, helping protect critical data, strengthen print data security, and ensure secure printing from day one.

Print security solutions: our secure by design philosophy

Through a secure-by-deisgn approach, rigorously tested solutions are delivered, supported by continuous security patching and AI-driven threat detection. This is reinforced by managed IT services that provide continuous monitoring, security updates and infrastructure support across your organisation. A comprehensive portfolio of print security solutions protects every stage of the document lifecycle, helping strengthen print data security and support encrypted printing across your organisation.

This end-to-end approach ensures security is manitained throughout the entire product lifecycle, delivering consistent, 360º protection, 24/7.

Network endpoint security for devices

Prevent data breaches with a secure by design approach that protects network-connected print and scan devices while strengthening print data security across your entire print infrastructure through encrypted printing and robust controls.

Secure by design software for printing and scanning

Improve security and compliance with a secure by design approach that enables full control over user access and activity across printing and scanning, both in-office and remotely, supporting stronger print data security and secure, encrypted printing. This can be enhanced through managed IT services that ensure secure access and continuous monitoring across your print environment.

Protect documents and data

Ensure compliance with data protection regulations data protection regulations through a secure by design approach that strengthens print data security and protects digital documents and sensitive information with secure, encrypted printing.

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Our ethos

Secure by deign means Canon products and services are rigorously security-tested before deployment, supporting strong print data security and reliable, encrypted printing from the outset.

Our partnerships

We collaborate with industry leaders such as Trellix and Microsoft to deliver robust print security solutions with broad compatibility across devices and environments.

Our software

Our software is developed on the principle of protecting data at every stage, helping safeguard sensitive information and maintain consistent security standards.

Our testing

We work with external organisations including IOActive to conduct penetration testing at release stage and ahead of major updates, strengthening network endpoint security and resilience. These security measures are supported by advanced threat detection, helping organisations stay protected against evolving risks such as AI‑driven attacks.

Our team

Security is embedded across our organisation, supported by a dedicated Product Security Incident Response Team focused on identifying and responding to emerging threats.

Canon PSIRT: Product Security Incident Response Team

Canon PSIRT is a dedicated team of experts responsible for responding to emerging vulnerabilities across Canon products and services. Their frontline insight feeds directly into our secure by design approach, continuously strengthening print data security and supporting advanced, encrypted printing across our technologies. This ensures you always benefit from the latest developments in cybersecurity when partnering with Canon.

Industry-certified security excellence

Our commitment to protecting customer data is continuous. This is reflected in recognition from industry analysts such as IDC and Quocirca, who highlight our secure by design approach and praise our ability to combine print security solutions with workflow and process optimisation to deliver stronger print data security.

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Device security

Our hardware incorporates advanced security features to prevent data breaches and manage access to your documents and ensure secure printing, including multi-factor authentication, real-time threat detection, and end-to-end data encryption.

Business software for information security and compliance

Our hardware is built on a secure by design foundation, incorporating advanced security features to prevent data breaches, manage document access, and support secure, encrypted printing. This includes multi-factor authentication, real-time threat detection, and end-to-end data encryption to strengthen print data security.

Print infrastructure security services

Our suite of security services is built on a secure by design approach, covering every stage of the device lifecycle to support secure, encrypted printing and strengthen print data security. From onboarding new devices to securely removing data at end-of-life, we help you address every print security challenge with confidence.

Learn how we can help your business stay secure.