Cybersecurity Awesomeness Podcast - Episode 142

In this episode, Chris Steffen and Ken Buckler are joined by Jim LaRoe, CEO of Symphion, to discuss the often-ignored threat of printer and IoT security. Jim reveals a startling set of "winning lottery numbers": printers account for 20% of network endpoints, yet 99% remain unprotected. With 67% of organizations reporting a printer-related security incident last year, these devices serve as a critical yet vulnerable vector for lateral movement and credential harvesting.Jim explains this widespread neglect through his "Five O's," citing the lack of a formal Owner and their Origin as business equipment rather than IT endpoints. Because printers process highly sensitive data and frequently lack unified management platforms, they offer a 360-degree risk landscape for cybercriminals. The conversation emphasizes that "locking the front door" by declaring a dedicated security owner and integrating print fleets into a unified security strategy is essential. Symphion provides a turnkey solution to bridge this visibility gap, ensuring these "graveyard endpoints" are hardened, monitored, and securely managed.