Lenovo, Intel Develop Security Solution to Mitigate Supply Chain Risk

Lenovo and Intel partnered to develop the Lenovo ThinkShield Build Assure security solution, which provides increased levels of transparency for commercial product tracking and attestation within Lenovo’s supply chain.

“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,” says Nima Baiati, executive director and general manager, commercial cybersecurity solutions, Lenovo.

“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,” says Rajan Panchanathan, head of products, Intel Trust and Security.

Key takeaways:

·        Through ThinkShield Supply Chain Assurance, powered by Intel, offers critical, validation and attestation for x86 hardware components.

·        The new ThinkShield Build Assure offers 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.

·        With the ThinkShield Build Assure customer web portal, customers have access to system records for device tracking, compliance audits, and other internal operations.