14-05-2025
Your laptop might be an easy target and Lenovo's trying to change that
Cybersecurity has become more important than ever, especially with new digital threats popping up constantly. And big tech companies are trying to protect us from them with new solutions (every now and then). For example, Google recently added new protections to Chrome and Android and Lenovo is now stepping up too with a fresh set of tools aimed at those most at just introduced ThinkShield Solutions, a new lineup of security tools aimed at protecting small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs), schools and other organizations that don't have big IT teams but still face serious risks. These solutions are part of the broader Lenovo ThinkShield portfolio, which typically includes security features built right into laptops like ThinkPads. But unlike those built-in protections, these new ThinkShield Solutions are software- and service-based tools that can be added to Lenovo laptops or other devices for an extra layer of managed and schools are often easy targets for cybercriminals because their security is usually less advanced than what you'd find at large companies. In fact, most cyberattacks are directed at SMBs, with the average incident costing close to $255,000. Schools are also heavily targeted due to the amount of student data they store. Between 2018 and mid-September 2023, ransomware attacks on educational institutions exposed over 6.7 million records and caused an estimated $53 billion in downtime globally.
What makes it worse is that many of these organizations aren't prepared to bounce back from an attack. A lot of them don't have formal training, security protocols or even a basic risk management plan in place. That is exactly what Lenovo is trying to fix.
– Nima Baiati, Executive Director and General Manager, Commercial Cybersecurity Solutions, Lenovo, May 2025 So, what exactly do these new ThinkShield Solutions include?
ThinkShield Extended Detection & Response (XDR), powered by SentinelOne, uses AI to detect and respond to threats across emails, networks, cloud and endpoints. It automates much of the threat management process to cut down response time and reduce the risk of breaches.
ThinkShield Data Defense Select, powered by Cigent, protects data throughout its entire lifecycle. It builds defense directly into storage devices and adds extra layers like encryption and multi-factor authentication to secure sensitive files – even when they leave the device.
ThinkShield Hardware Defense, powered by Sepio, gives IT teams better visibility and control over hardware assets. It helps build a trusted inventory of connected devices and flags known vulnerabilities, so security teams can act fast without being overwhelmed.
With this new offering, Lenovo is clearly trying to close the gap for those who need strong cybersecurity but don't have massive budgets or teams – and it is doing so with some solid industry partners behind it. ThinkShield Solutions is available now in markets worldwide.
