The use of technology brings with it countless benefits. However, it also has some risk that needs to be resolved before it reaches the end user, the street. The main risk is associated with security. For example, it is of no use that we have access to the Internet from any mobile device if it implies a security breach that could put the most valuable thing we have at risk: our information.
Security, and protecting your data, is one of the aspects that companies place the most emphasis on. If a while ago the risk was the proliferation of personal mobile devices, BYOD or Bring Your Own Device, in recent years we have seen how teleworking, with corporate devices connected outside the local network, became a small headache for IT managers.
This is the main reason why, before launching a device on the market, manufacturers undergo rigorous tests to guarantee maximum safety during use. Lenovo, for example, does so not only in consumer devices or those focused on the professional market, but also in a more delicate environment such as education, through its portfolio of Chromebooks.
Cloud computing and the risks they represent
Lenovo has published a study measuring the impact that security policies have on companies. For example, 96% of respondents are very concerned about cloud-related security, and they have reason to be.
According to the study, it is estimated that among all the ransomware attacks that companies have suffered, it has cost 1.8 million dollars to mitigate them. The problem lies in the difficulty of detecting security breaches in advance, which, according to Lenovo data, takes up to 287 days between when the attack is detected and when the attack ends.
With the aim of removing as much responsibility as possible from companies regarding the risk that exists, Lenovo offers all of them ThinkShield, a customizable security platform integrated into their equipment that allows them to anticipate attacks by cybercriminals.
Lenovo and its incredible commitment to security
Lenovo is not just a device manufacturer. Throughout the entire process, both from the design of the equipment and until the moment it reaches the user, it places special focus on safety. On the one hand, when designing and developing its devices, it does so taking into account that they are safe at all times.
Secondly, it has trusted suppliers such as Microsoft, incorporating the latest version of its Windows 11 operating system which, through updates, completely shields the software from malicious attacks. Microsoft has standards similar to Lenovo in terms of security requirements, and each new version of the operating system that it launches on the market seeks to offer the user the necessary peace of mind when using their computer. That is why it has been a strategic partner for many years.
But not only that. Something as simple as the logistics of the equipment is something that Lenovo looks at with a magnifying glass. Both the packaging, which is tamper-proof, and the safe transportation, mean that the user does not have to worry at any time about the integrity of the equipment they purchase.
Finally, when our equipment reaches the end of its useful life, loaded with important information, Lenovo takes care of eliminating everything and leaving no trace. Subsequently, the equipment is disassembled to recycle its components. This way the user is certain that no one will be able to access their information.
How does Security work in Windows 11?
In the end, the operating system is the gateway for malware to enter our computer. Both Windows 10 and Windows include Security in Windows, which includes antivirus protection through Microsoft Defender Antivirus, from the moment you log in to Windows. Security Windows constantly works to look for possible security threats, in real time, helping to neutralize them.
Security in Windows also acts to protect the Microsoft account, Internet connections and control of applications, programs and files that we download to our computer. Finally, it also allows us to track the activity of the devices used within the home, for example by our children.
At the end of the day, when a person trusts a brand, whether for their mobile phone, for the appliances in their home or to buy a computer or work equipment, they do so by trusting everything behind it. Lenovo has been demonstrating for years that it is synonymous with security in all its equipment, and this has made it a brand you can trust.