As cyberattacks grow in frequency and sophistication, Lenovo is stepping in with new AI-powered security solutions designed specifically for small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs), schools, and under-resourced organizations. These groups are often targeted by hackers due to their limited cybersecurity infrastructure — a gap Lenovo is aiming to close with its new ThinkShield Solutions.
The newly introduced tools expand Lenovo’s existing ThinkShield portfolio — traditionally integrated into its ThinkPad laptops — by offering software and service-based security layers. Unlike built-in defenses, these new offerings can be deployed across various Lenovo and non-Lenovo devices, providing flexible, managed protection where it’s most needed.
Cybercriminals often zero in on SMBs and educational institutions, which tend to lack comprehensive IT support. According to industry data, the average cyberattack on an SMB can cost around $255,000. Schools, meanwhile, have faced over 6.7 million data breaches and billions in downtime losses in recent years due to ransomware.
To combat this, Lenovo has partnered with leading cybersecurity firms to develop a trio of powerful tools:
- ThinkShield Extended Detection & Response (XDR): Developed with SentinelOne, this AI-based system identifies and mitigates threats across multiple fronts — from cloud platforms and endpoints to networks and email — helping teams react faster and reduce breach risks.
- ThinkShield Data Defense Select: In collaboration with Cigent, this tool ensures data is protected from creation to deletion, leveraging embedded storage protection, encryption, and multi-factor authentication even after files leave a device.
- ThinkShield Hardware Defense: Partnering with Sepio, this solution allows IT teams to monitor connected hardware, maintain trusted device inventories, and proactively manage physical security risks.
Lenovo’s approach is both pragmatic and inclusive — targeting organizations that often believe they’re too small or underfunded to attract cyber threats. With ThinkShield Solutions, these groups can now access enterprise-grade protection without the overhead of building out large-scale IT departments.
Available globally, ThinkShield Solutions reflects Lenovo’s commitment to democratizing digital safety and supporting those on the front lines of modern cyber defense.