HP and Karamba Security Renew Multi-Year Licensing Deal to Secure HP Printers

The partnership aims to protect HP's networked, cloud-connected printers against growing cybersecurity threats.

Feb. 3, 2026 at 1:47pm

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HP, the world's largest printer provider, and Karamba Security, a global leader in product cybersecurity, have renewed a multi-year agreement for HP to license Karamba's XGuard® software across its printer lineup. The partnership is a critical part of HP's strategy to deliver the 'world's most secure printers' by embedding multiple layers of defense against evolving cyber threats targeting networked devices.

Why it matters

As printers become increasingly networked and cloud-connected, they have become prime targets for hackers looking to exploit vulnerabilities and gain access to sensitive data or organizational networks. This partnership between HP and Karamba Security aims to proactively address these growing cybersecurity risks for HP's customers.

The details

Karamba's XGuard® software provides runtime protection for HP's printers by blocking unauthorized code execution, preventing memory manipulation attacks, and preserving runtime integrity to stop exploitations of security vulnerabilities. The two companies have collaborated since 2020 to integrate XGuard across multiple generations of HP's printer models.

  • The multi-year licensing agreement was renewed on February 3, 2026.

The players

HP Inc.

The world's largest printer provider, known for delivering 'the world's most secure printers' by embedding multiple layers of cybersecurity defenses.

Karamba Security

A global leader in product cybersecurity that provides its XGuard® software to harden IoT and edge devices against cyberattacks.

Shivaun Albright

Chief Technologist for Print Security at HP Inc.

David Barzilai

CEO of Karamba Security.

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What they’re saying

“Security remains a top priority for HP as our customers face increasingly sophisticated adversaries. Karamba Security's XGuard software delivers reliable runtime protection, helping our customers safeguard their printers against a broad range of cyberattacks, such as file-based and file-less malware.”

— Shivaun Albright, Chief Technologist for Print Security at HP Inc.

“We are proud to partner with a global leader such as HP Print. This agreement reinforces the industry's move toward a simple to integrate, yet broadly defensive, product security.”

— David Barzilai, CEO of Karamba Security

“Our collaboration with Karamba Security has proven highly valuable. XGuard software was seamlessly integrated into our printers, enabling HP to continue delivering the world's most secure printers, as it has done for over a decade.”

— Shivaun Albright, Chief Technologist for Print Security at HP Inc.

What’s next

The partnership between HP and Karamba Security is expected to continue as the companies work to integrate the latest cybersecurity protections into HP's evolving printer lineup.

The takeaway

This renewed agreement highlights the growing importance of robust cybersecurity measures for networked devices like printers, which are increasingly targeted by sophisticated hackers. HP's commitment to delivering the 'world's most secure printers' through partnerships like this one with Karamba Security sets a standard for the industry.