Melbourne, 23 April 2026
Many businesses worry about endpoint security, firewalls, and cloud access controls. They seem to have completely forgotten about the office printer stationed in a corner. Even though the office printer sits quietly, it handles sensitive documents throughout the day.
Presently, office printers are connected devices. They use your network, communicate with cloud platforms, process financial records, legal documents, HR files, and client correspondence. And like any connected device, if they are not properly secured, they can become a vulnerability in your broader security setup.
This is why Canon Inc. is being named a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Print Security Solutions and Services Hardcopy 2025–2026. It is an independent, structured assessment of how Canon's print security capabilities persist against a real-world standard. This is a meaningful signal for any business evaluating Canon copiers, Canon printers, or Canon multifunction printers.
What the IDC MarketScape Recognition Actually Tells You
The International Data Corporation conducts the IDC MarketScape, which is a vendor evaluation and is one of the most respected independent research and advisory firms in the technology industry. The 2025–2026 edition assessed 11 vendors worldwide across various criteria such as device security, software, cloud integration, managed services, and long-term strategic direction.
Canon was placed in the Leader category, reflecting its hard work and constant quality performance. According to the assessment, Canon's strength is its expert approach, where it addresses security across every part of the print environment.
This is also Canon's third time in the Leader category, having previously been recognised in the 2019–2020 and 2022–2023 reports.
How Canon Approaches Print Security
Canon has structured an approach and calls it the 360° Protection:
Devices
Every Canon office printer is designed with hardware-level protections in place. This hardware-level protection complies with NIST SP 800-193 guidelines, which is a recognised standard for firmware protection, detection, and recovery. In simple terms, this device can identify and respond to tampering at a foundational level even before a breach has the opportunity to escalate.
Documents
The secure print release is a feature that allows printing of a document only when the authorised person is physically present to collect it. Under such circumstances, there is no risk of sensitive material sitting unattended in a print tray. Encryption of stored data and scanned files adds another layer of protection for organisations that handle confidential information.
Networks
As a matter of fact, every networked Canon printer or Canon multifunction printer is an endpoint, and they need to be properly managed. Canon acknowledges this with authentication controls, encrypted communications, and integration capabilities that fit within your existing security architecture.
Cloud
Due to the shift to cloud-connected workflows, people have changed how they interact with print devices. Now, documents are scanned directly to Microsoft 365, SharePoint, Google Drive, or Dropbox. Printing tasks are even sent from remote locations. Regardless, interactions still involve data that move across systems, and each represents a potential exposure point. Nonetheless, Canon's security framework extends to cloud environments too, specifically to address that data in transit is protected whether it's moving between an on-premises device and a cloud platform or anywhere in between.
Security Across the Full Device Lifecycle
Organizations believe that security is only required at the point of installation. Some consider the aftereffects of what happens when a device is decommissioned when it is returned at the end of a lease or replaced. Technically, many printers and copiers store data internally, like print histories, scanned documents, user credentials, and network configurations. If that data is not properly erased before the device leaves your premises, it can create a compliance risk or expose sensitive information even after the machine has been replaced.
Canon's lifecycle approach secures end-of-life data erasure into the standard framework, along with the initial secure setup, ongoing monitoring, and firmware updates.
Zero Trust: The Same Principles You Already Apply, Extended to Print
Zero trust is a term that's becoming more common in IT and security conversations, but the principle is straightforward: every access request requires verification, regardless of where it comes from.
Canon applies this model to authentication and access management across its print devices. A Canon multifunction printer or Canon office printer in a corporate environment has access to device functions, stored documents, and administrative settings. Such devices require validated credentials at every point.
For organisations that already operate zero trust frameworks across their broader IT environment, this consistency matters. It means your print environment has a well-managed security posture.
About IDC MarketScape
IDC MarketScape is an independent vendor assessment framework. It is used by technology buyers and analysts around the world to evaluate and compare suppliers in a given market. It combines qualitative and quantitative criteria for both current product and service capabilities and longer-term strategic direction. Therefore, the result is a structured, research-backed comparison.
From the point of view of print security, the IDC MarketScape assessment gives buyers a clearer and more reliable way to evaluate. It provides information about which vendor is genuinely leading the market and which are simply making strong claims. Canon's consistent placement in the Leader category shows a track record built on independent verification.
More information on the IDC MarketScape methodology is available at idc.com/promo/idcmarketscape.
About Canon Australia
Canon Australia Pty. Ltd. is the Australian arm of Canon Inc. — the world's leading imaging organisation, guided by a mission to inspire people to connect, communicate, and achieve more through innovative technology.
In Australia, many businesses, government agencies, healthcare providers, educational institutions, and consumers trust Canon. Actually, various portfolios need the service of Canon, such as office print and multifunction devices, professional cameras, wide-format printers, and document management solutions.
Canon's imageRUNNER ADVANCE DX series, that is, the flagship range of Canon multifunction printers, is available through authorised partners like DDS Group. This combines high-speed output with advanced security, cloud connectivity, and workflow automation in a single platform.
Canon Inc. has held a top-10 position for U.S. patents granted for 42 years running. This is a track record that says more about the company's R&D culture than any mission statement. Canon Inc. reported global revenue of approximately $29.5 billion in the year 2025.
In Australia, Canon operates under the Kyosei philosophy, translated as "living and working together for the common good." This philosophy works as a guideline for community investment, environmental responsibility, and their role across Australia and the Oceania region.
For more information, visit canon.com.au.
Canon Security Support Resources:
- NIST SP 800-193 Supported Models — Canon Printers & Multifunction Devices
- Zero Trust Security Model Supported Models — Canon Printers & Multifunction Devices
Working with DDS Group
At DDS Group, we help Melbourne businesses gain more from their print environments, and we have been doing that for years. We are proud to be an award-winning, authorised Canon Partner. In fact, we have been recognised as Canon Partner of the Year for Victoria and Tasmania. This shows our commitment to the quality and consistency of our service as much as our product knowledge.
When you collaborate with us, you are getting a team of factory-trained technicians, experienced account managers, and local support. Our Canon product and service range includes:
- Canon Copiers & Multifunction Printers - This is a full range of Canon office printers and imageRUNNER ADVANCE DX devices for businesses of all sizes, from compact A4 models to high-volume workgroup machines.
- Managed Print Services - One monthly invoice covering your device, toner, parts, maintenance, and onsite support.
- Document Automation - Intelligent workflow tools that discourage manual handling and integrate with your existing systems.
- Printer Rental & Leasing - With these flexible options, now you can access the latest Canon technology even without a large upfront commitment.
- Print Security Software - This includes uniFLOW and PaperCut, which are integrated with Canon devices. It manages access and print policies and protects sensitive documents from wrong use.
We provide on-site service support across Melbourne, Geelong, Bendigo, and Ballarat.
Final Thoughts
The businesses that find themselves dealing with data breaches or compliance issues linked to print infrastructure are rarely the ones that thought it through carefully.
Canon's recognition as a Leader in the IDC MarketScape is a useful reference point. But the real value for your business comes from how that technology is implemented, supported, and managed over time. Here is how the right partner makes all the difference.
If you are reviewing your current print setup and simply want to understand if your print environment is as secure as it should be, we would welcome the conversation.
Get in touch with DDS Group today or explore our full Canon range at ddsgroup.com.au/canon-copiers.
Sources: Canon U.S.A. Press Release, April 2026 | IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Print Security Solutions and Services Hardcopy 2025–2026 (doc #US52993425, Dec 2025) | Canon Australia Corporate Profile | DDS Group
