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 risk.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.
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.
Even though SMBs and schools are frequently attacked, many suffer under the misperception they are either too small to be a target or their resources are too limited for right-purpose security solutions to be within their budgets. With ThinkShield Solutions, Lenovo has teamed up with the best in the industry to bring unparalleled cybersecurity expertise and support to lean IT and security teams.
– 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.
