Organizations have built and reconfigured complex corporate networks and single security perimeters for the past few decades. This model worked well while the organization’s applications were hosted in the data center, but now that model has grown obsolete and it’s inhibiting the organizations that adopted it.

Cybersecurity is being challenged in a new way as more organizations move to the cloud and enable their employees to work remotely. It is no longer possible to rely on a sealed-off corporate network in which all the systems are trusted and thus cannot be hacked.

Zero-Trust Architecture Transforms IT

Enter zero trust, a security strategy that can help reduce an organization’s attack surface and create a comprehensive security architecture. Zero trust is based upon the concept of least-privileged access. It assumes that everything is a threat by default and focuses on protecting resources regardless of where they are physically or digitally. Zero-trust protection solutions are used to block unauthorized access to apps and data and prevent lateral movement across the network. Organizations can also establish zero-trust architecture, enabling IT staff to identify users and devices to grant appropriate access levels so a business can operate with less risk and minimal friction.  

Lenovo ThinkShield Firmware Assurance Enhances Cybersecurity

The new Lenovo ThinkShield Firmware Assurance integrates zero-trust architecture that reduces risk by ensuring every device, user, and component is monitored and validated at the most granular level. With the adoption of zero-trust architecture, Lenovo is providing a solution that helps organizations manage risks and provides better and more effective actionable risk management insights.

ThinkShield Firmware Assurance is an enterprise-grade cybersecurity solution that offers unmatched visibility and deep protection of essential components below the operating system. Unlike typical endpoint security solutions, it ensures that every device component is secured. This is especially important for businesses seeking to protect their devices and networks from advanced threats that aim to attack the hardware and firmware.

One of the main benefits of ThinkShield Firmware Assurance is the ability to provide governance of critical components with detailed attestation measurements. These measurements can be analyzed, and a risk score can be given to help IT teams assess the trustworthiness of each device. Unlike third-party software-based solutions, ThinkShield Firmware Assurance uses a dedicated embedded controller  that attests critical components and configuration during boot time to provide a platform root of trust.

ThinkShield Firmware Assurance is the new generation of device protection. It’s a better way to design and run an organization’s applications and infrastructure. To learn more about Lenovo cybersecurity solutions, visit the ThinkShield website.