Lenovo and Intel Partner on ThinkShield Build Assure Security Solution to Mitigate Supply Chain ...
Lenovo and
Intel have partnered to develop the new Lenovo ThinkShield Build Assure
security solution to mitigate supply chain risk. The new solution provides
increased levels of transparency for commercial product tracking and
attestation within Lenovo's supply chain.
Smarter Supply Chain Security with Lenovo
Global commercial technology supply chains are large and
complex attack surfaces that could provide bad actors opportunities to exploit
if not properly protected. Lenovo customers benefit from the combined smart
supply chain solutions only Lenovo and Intel can offer together.
Lenovo said its commitment to delivering innovation,
efficiency and resilience to customers worldwide is underpinned by its
resilient supply chain, ensuring that cutting-edge products reach customers
securely. As a result, Lenovo's supply chain is regularly ranked by Gartner as
one of the most exceptional in the world.
Lenovo's supply chain security approach is built on a foundation of prevention.
Suppliers and components are vigorously vetted, with the company's
secure-by-design approach embedded into the product lifecycle. By taking a
proactive stance against backdoors, tainted products, counterfeits, and
hardware and software vulnerabilities, Lenovo safeguards its products and sets
a high industry standard for supply chain security.
Through ThinkShield Supply Chain Assurance, powered by Intel, Lenovo offers
customers critical, validation and attestation for x86 hardware components. The
new ThinkShield Build Assure enhances the solution by offering an
enterprise-grade SaaS platform with increased security and capabilities. The
new solution enables customers to electronically verify, at a system level, the
integrity of Lenovo commercial devices as they move through the supply chain,
from manufacturing and transport to end-user provisioning and on-site use with
employees.
By electronically tracking critical device information, such
as manufacturing records for BIOS, key components and platform certificates,
Lenovo customers can leverage baseline data to verify device integrity and
detect unauthorized changes made after the date of manufacture. With the
ThinkShield Build Assure customer web portal, customers have convenient access
to system records for device tracking, compliance audits and other internal
operations.
"ThinkShield Build Assure is the latest advancement in
our collaboration with Intel to offer customers more options to meet rapidly
evolving security goals as workforces continue to disperse and AI-enabled
devices become common within the enterprise," said Nima Baiati, Executive
Director and General Manager, Commercial Cybersecurity Solutions, Lenovo.
Security Powered by Intel
Lenovo ThinkShield Build Assure is built on Intel Tiber Transparent Supply
Chain. Lenovo's collaboration with Intel extends from motherboard production
through the factory floor to customer platforms, enabling customers to verify
the authenticity of components, installed firmware and system configuration.
With the new ThinkShield Build Assure solution, organizations
gain unprecedented control over their device fleets by being able to
meticulously capture and secure component information in the cloud. When
customers receive a device from Lenovo, Intel Tiber Transparent Supply Chain's
Auto Verify capability establishes device integrity by matching what they
received with the original order description. This automated process is
designed to verify key hardware, firmware and software components have not been
tampered with during transit or deployment to end-users.
The solution translates to reduced risk of supply chain
attacks and minimized downtime due to counterfeit components, and also follows
Trusted Computing Group (TCG) standards. The secure web portal and API
integration empower IT teams with real-time visibility and actionable insights,
enabling proactive device management and faster incident response.
Lenovo oversees the security of suppliers who build
intelligent components, making sure they conform to rigorous guidelines and
best practices. By using Intel Tiber Transparent Supply Chain, ThinkShield
Build Assure extends this visibility to enterprise IT.
"Lenovo's Think Shield Build Assure, powered by Intel
Tiber Transparent Supply Chain, marks a transformative leap in supply chain
assurance. Together, we're empowering enterprises with enhanced transparency
and security, to help ensure that every component meets the highest standards
of trust and integrity. This collaboration addresses critical challenges,
providing our customers with the confidence they need to innovate
fearlessly," said Rajan Panchanathan, Head of Products, Intel Trust and
Security.
In today's threat landscape where sophisticated supply chain
attacks continue to rise, ThinkShield Build Assure provides the assurance
enterprises need without sacrificing operational efficiency. The secure cloud
platform and API integrations offer seamless connectivity with existing IT
management tools, enabling IT operations teams to maintain security vigilance
without disrupting workflows. This comprehensive approach to hardware security
not only increasingly mitigates risks, but transforms supply chain trust into a
competitive advantage for organizations handling sensitive data or operating in
regulated industries.
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