Lenovo ThinkShield Firmware Assurance

Additional Info

CompanyLenovo
Websitehttp://www.lenovo.com
Company size (employees)10,000 or more
Headquarters RegionNorth America

Overview

Cyber threats below-the-OS are invisible to traditional IT security solutions that focus on OS level threats, over 80% of enterprises have experienced at least one firmware attack.
Lenovo’s Firmware Assurance provides below-the-OS security for the lifecycle of devices, leveraging Lenovo’s unique intellectual property, ThinkShield Firmware Assurance is a groundbreaking solution that enhances security and provides unparalleled visibility, seamlessly complementing our existing ThinkShield offerings. This innovation reflects our commitment to listening to market needs and trends, ensuring we protect customers where it matters most.

Key Capabilities / Features

1. Below-the-OS Security: ThinkShield Firmware Assurance provides comprehensive security for the entire lifecycle of devices, ensuring firmware authenticity and blocking unauthorized or tampered software.
2. Trusted Foundation: From the start, it establishes a secure foundation for devices, detecting harmful firmware updates and maintaining system safety.
3. Monitoring and Detection: The solution tracks and monitors firmware changes, enabling easy detection and analysis of issues. It also provides visibility into physical component tampering, such as bottom cover removal, system configuration changes, and malicious firmware installation events.
4. Ongoing Validation: Security teams can review below-the-OS security log information on the Firmware Assurance console, performing ongoing validation of their device fleet's security posture.
5. Real-Time Alerts: Organizations receive real-time notifications of discovered threats, allowing for quick response and remediation, thereby reducing potential damages.
ThinkShield Firmware Assurance is a testament to Lenovo's dedication to innovation and customer protection, offering a trusted, secure, and vigilant solution for modern device security needs.


How we are different

· ThinkShield hardware Security Chip provides true below-the-OS protection by detecting and logging physical tampering and firmware integrity violations - creating a security foundation that software-only solutions cannot match.
· Through our unique three-tier architecture (Hardware Security Chip, OS Agent, Cloud Console), we deliver real-time visibility into firmware integrity, UEFI configuration changes, and hardware tampering attempts. The solution identifies UEFI modifications and tracks system events of security priority, enabling immediate threat detection and response.
· Our solution bridges IT operations and security through automated firmware change validation, allowing teams to instantly distinguish between authorized maintenance and potential attacks - preventing firmware-level supply chain attacks while streamlining hardware maintenance workflows.


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