Lenovo™ has unveiled ThinkShield Firmware Assurance, an innovative addition to its portfolio of enterprise-grade cybersecurity solutions. This cutting-edge offering sets itself apart as one of the few Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) solutions designed to enhance visibility and protection below the operating system (OS). By incorporating Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) at the component level, ThinkShield Firmware Assurance generates actionable insights for more precise risk management.
Embracing Zero Trust Architecture
ZTA is a vital security paradigm that explicitly verifies users and devices, granting appropriate access levels to minimize risks while ensuring seamless business operations. As organizations work toward implementing Zero Trust frameworks, ZTA becomes a critical tool for reducing vulnerabilities and improving overall security.
Gartner projects that by 2026, only 10% of large enterprises will achieve a mature, measurable Zero Trust program—up from less than 1% in 2023. This gap underscores the urgent need for solutions like ThinkShield Firmware Assurance, especially in hybrid work environments where visibility of hardware and firmware risks is often lacking.
Enhanced Visibility and Protection
ThinkShield Firmware Assurance bolsters the security of enterprise PCs and networks by ensuring governance over critical device components. It uses detailed attestation measurements that can be analyzed and risk-scored, assigning trust levels to every device. Unlike third-party, software-based endpoint security, this solution employs a dedicated embedded controller (EC) to attest to critical components and configurations during boot time, establishing a platform root of trust.
Key capabilities include:
- Quick deployment: IT teams can gain better visibility of PC fleets and networks more efficiently.
- Firmware protection: Prevents unauthorized software and firmware installations unless signed with approved certificates.
- BIOS policy safeguards: Blocks unauthorized changes to BIOS policies and offers automatic recovery.
“Lenovo’s commitment to smarter AI adoption begins with robust cybersecurity measures,” said Nima Baiati, Executive Director & GM, Commercial Cybersecurity Solutions, Lenovo. “ThinkShield Firmware Assurance delivers unique insights and confidence to help customers better manage and mitigate risks.”
Secure by Design
ThinkShield, Lenovo’s comprehensive security portfolio, integrates hardware, software, and services to deliver advanced protection at every level. From manufacturing to end-users, ThinkShield ensures devices are safeguarded through:
- Supply Chain Assurance: Lenovo collaborates with Intel and AMD to validate hardware components, mitigating risks of tampering during production and delivery.
- Below-OS Security: Defends against hardware attacks, ensures firmware integrity, and provides real-time threat alerts.
- OS-to-Cloud Security: Offers solutions like AI-powered endpoint protection, remote management, cloud backup, password-less authentication, and automated BIOS patching.
Availability
ThinkShield Firmware Assurance is now available globally. To explore Lenovo’s cybersecurity solutions, visit the ThinkShield website.
