In today’s production print environments, security is no longer optional. High-end printers are connected to networks, cloud services and multiple users, making them a potential entry point for cyber threats if not properly protected. For print providers and in-plant operations handling sensitive customer data, a secure print server is critical.

The Canon PRISMAsync print server was designed with this reality in mind. Built from the ground up with security as a core principle, PRISMAsync delivers what Canon calls inside-out security—protecting data at every stage of the print workflow, from submission to output and beyond.

We breakdown Canon's PRISMAsync Security Whitepaper below for youu or you can download the whitepaper.

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Why Print Security Deserves More Attention

Print environments often sit at the intersection of IT, operations and production. They process customer data, financial documents, engineering drawings and regulated information daily. Unlike traditional office devices, production print systems must remain highly available while still meeting strict security and compliance expectations.

Canon’s PRISMAsync approach balances the CIA triad—confidentiality, integrity and availability—ensuring authorized users can work efficiently without exposing sensitive data to unnecessary risk

What Makes PRISMAsync Different

Unlike print servers that run on general-purpose PCs, PRISMAsync is a dedicated, embedded print server that functions as a firewall between the network and the printer itself. This architecture eliminates many common attack vectors and reduces overall system exposure.

Key Security Pillars of PRISMAsync

Safe Data Management
Customer data, machine data and configuration data are processed and stored separately. Customer data cannot be accessed outside the printer unless explicitly permitted by a system administrator and encrypted backups ensure data never leaves the system unprotected.

Device Security by Design
PRISMAsync runs on a hardened, long-term service branch of Microsoft Windows with unnecessary applications removed. Administrator passwords are randomized and inaccessible, preventing unauthorized access to the operating system or BIOS.

Secure System Connections
Only required network ports are enabled, and all communications can be encrypted using HTTPS, IPPS, IPsec and TLS (up to TLS 1.3 on Mark 11 systems). This protects data in transit from interception or tampering.

Access and User Management
Granular user roles, group permissions and optional LDAP integration ensure that only authorized users can access specific functions or data. Audit logging adds another layer of accountability and compliance support.

Secure by Software Design
All critical processes are sandboxed, preventing unauthorized programs from accessing data or spreading malware. Even if one component were compromised, it cannot affect the rest of the system.

Continuous Protection Over Time

Security does not stop at installation. Canon actively monitors emerging threats, screens Windows updates and provides signed security patches throughout the supported lifecycle of PRISMAsync. Optional Trellix Embedded Control further strengthens protection by blocking any unauthorized changes to system files, effectively eliminating the need for traditional antivirus software.

Download the Canon PRISMAsync Security Whitepaper

If your organization is evaluating production print systems or reviewing its security posture, the Canon PRISMAsync Security Whitepaper (Mark 11) provides a detailed technical breakdown of how PRISMAsync protects data, devices and networks from the inside out.

👉 Download the whitepaper to learn how Canon approaches print security with intention, architecture and long-term protection.