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Last updated: 4 Feb 2026
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Cloud app security isn’t a badge. It’s an ongoing responsibility. YSoft SAFEQ Cloud is built around continuous security ownership, with audited controls, automated updates, and managed detection that reduce customer risk compared to neglected on-prem print systems.
If you’re responsible for IT or security, you already know the tension: Print infrastructure is business-critical but rarely gets the same attention as your other systems.
Updates get delayed. Vulnerabilities stack up. And suddenly, something “boring” becomes a real risk. We see this pattern across environments—and it’s why we’ve taken a different approach with SAFEQ Cloud.
What if the biggest print security risk today isn’t the cloud, but the systems nobody has time to maintain? Let’s look at why modern print security is shifting towards accountability.
Why Has Print Security Become a Board-Level Concern?
The reality is that print infrastructure is now part of the broader attack surface.
Since 2020, threats like ransomware, supply-chain exploits, and regulatory exposure have surged. As print systems often connect identity, networks, documents, and users, they’ve become a prime target for attackers.
If attackers are able to exploit overlooked entry points, it can lead to major disruptions, data breaches, and regulatory penalties.
Protecting your print tools has become essential for business resilience, and as a result, print security can no longer be treated as just “IT hygiene”.
What Makes Cloud Print Safer Than On-Prem?
The big difference between on-prem and cloud app security is the responsibility behind it. Security soars when the responsibility shifts from customers to a managed service.
In many on-premises environments, updates are manual and infrequent. In our latest state of printing report, we found that 84% of all on-prem installations haven’t been updated in 12+ months.
When we connect the dots across vulnerability trends, it’s clear that most real-world breaches exploit systems that weren’t kept up to date. Security in on-prem environments often hinges on teams remembering to patch, upgrade, and check configurations.
In contrast, cloud app security reduces reliance on memory, offering IT teams centralized management, automated updates, and continuous monitoring: Because security that depends on memory is not actually security.
SAFEQ Cloud operates with automated deployments, daily vulnerability scanning, and immediate remediation of critical issues.
To protect your IT stack against exploitable vulnerabilities, keeping your print solution up to date has become a foundational part of your overall security.
How Important Are Certifications to Cloud Print Security?
Certifications are valuable proof points to validate security processes and drive trust among users. With SAFEQ Cloud, we provide businesses with ISO 27001:2022 and SOC 2 compliant cloud print services, including regular surveillance audits and approved security controls.
SAFEQ Cloud recently attained SOC 2 Type 1 compliance, demonstrating that its security controls are properly designed and implemented. To verify the long-term operational effectiveness of these protocols, we’re already working towards SOC 2 Type 2 compliance.
While we’re thrilled to deliver SOC 2-compliant printing to our customers, we see certifications and compliance as checkpoints, not a finish line.
To learn more about Y Soft’s security approach, check out the article below.
📖 Read on → Y Soft’s 2026 Security Briefing of SAFEQ Cloud
How SAFEQ Cloud Reduces Customer Risk by Design
SAFEQ Cloud solutions are built as a managed security service, not just an office print product. Its security features are one piece of a larger security puzzle, alongside protocols like secure software development practices, zero-trust principles, end-to-end encryption, managed detection and response, and transparency through vulnerability reporting and SBOM practices.
📖 Read on → High-Security Printing and Scanning with SAFEQ
Ultimately, our customers don’t just buy security features. They offload risk.
Final Points
Security extends far beyond perfection claims and compliance badges, especially with cloud applications. Cloud print security isn’t about “Having SOC 2”, it’s about owning the risk and responsibility over time.
The solutions in our SAFEQ Cloud portfolio are designed so customers don’t have to wonder when something was last patched, scanned, or reviewed. Automated update mechanisms, daily vulnerability assessments, and continuous monitoring ensure that every component remains secure.
In the end, modern print security isn’t about where your system runs—it’s about who is accountable for keeping it secure, now and in the future.
Frequently asked questions
Learn more about modern security protocols.
Is SAFEQ Cloud SOC 2 compliant?
Yes, YSoft SAFEQ Cloud is SOC 2 Type 1 compliant as of January 2026, confirming proper design and implementation of security controls. Compliance with SOC2 Type 2, which evaluates the operational effectiveness of these controls over time, is actively underway.
How does SAFEQ Cloud compare to on-prem print security?
YSoft SAFEQ Cloud eliminates manual patching and infrequent system updates by implementing automated deployments, continuous monitoring, and managed response, reducing operational security risk.
Who owns the security of SAFEQ Cloud?
Because YSoft SAFEQ Cloud is built as a managed security service, we offload security risks and responsibilities from the customer, placing them on the managed service itself.