In today’s increasingly connected world, cyberattacks are no longer just a threat to large corporations. Small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), schools, and other organizations with limited IT resources are increasingly becoming primary targets. These groups often face growing cybersecurity risks but lack the technical infrastructure and personnel to manage complex security environments.
Recognizing this need, Lenovo has launched ThinkShield Solutions—a suite of enterprise-grade security offerings tailored specifically for organizations with small or lean IT teams. These solutions aim to make strong, layered security both accessible and easy to manage, helping protect sensitive data, maintain operations, and reduce reputational and financial risk.
Why SMBs and Schools Are Under Threat
Cybercriminals target smaller organizations because they are perceived as easier to exploit. According to recent data, the majority of reported cyberattacks are directed toward SMBs, with average costs per incident approaching $255,000. Meanwhile, schools—custodians of sensitive student information—have faced ransomware attacks compromising over 6.7 million personal records globally between 2018 and mid-2023. The estimated cost of downtime related to these attacks exceeds $53 billion.
Despite the scale of these threats, many SMBs and educational institutions operate without formal cybersecurity frameworks, security awareness training, or dedicated IT security staff. This leaves them especially vulnerable to attacks and struggling to recover when incidents occur.
ThinkShield’s Layered Approach to Security
Lenovo ThinkShield Solutions address these challenges head-on with a defense-in-depth approach—offering multiple layers of protection that reduce an organization’s attack surface while improving overall IT efficiency through AI and automation. The suite includes three primary offerings:
1. ThinkShield Extended Detection & Response (XDR) – Powered by SentinelOne
XDR provides AI-enabled protection that spans across emails, networks, cloud services, and endpoints. By integrating across multiple attack surfaces, it enhances detection, response, and remediation while automating threat management. This not only reduces response times but also proactively lowers the risk of security breaches.
2. ThinkShield Data Defense Select – Powered by Cigent
This solution focuses on end-to-end data security. Prevention-based defenses are embedded directly into secured storage within Lenovo PCs and the files themselves. Features such as file encryption and multi-factor authentication (MFA) help protect sensitive data at rest and in transit—on the device and beyond.
3. ThinkShield Hardware Defense – Powered by Sepio
Hardware Defense provides deep visibility and control over physical assets. By creating a trusted asset inventory—including endpoints and connected peripherals—organizations can identify and mitigate vulnerabilities more efficiently. This capability is especially valuable for IT teams operating with limited resources.
Making Enterprise-Grade Security More Accessible
What sets ThinkShield Solutions apart is its accessibility. These are not one-size-fits-all tools designed only for large enterprises—they’re built with scalability and simplicity in mind, ideal for organizations with limited IT bandwidth. With ThinkShield, smaller businesses and institutions can now access powerful, automated security from a single trusted vendor with global reach.
Availability
Lenovo ThinkShield Solutions are now available in select markets worldwide. Interested organizations can contact their Lenovo sales representative or authorized Lenovo distributor/reseller to learn more about how ThinkShield can help them stay protected in today’s digital threat landscape.