Lenovo ThinkShield Solutions: Smarter, Simpler Security

Lenovo ThinkShield Solutions: Smarter, Simpler Security for SMBs and Schools

Enterprise-Grade Protection for Organizations with Limited IT Resources

Cybersecurity is no longer just a priority for large corporations. With cybercriminals increasingly targeting small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), schools, and under-resourced organizations, having robust protection has become a necessity, not a luxury.

Recognizing this growing threat, Lenovo has introduced ThinkShield Solutions, a set of security offerings tailored to safeguard organizations with lean IT teams.

Whether it’s defending against ransomware attacks, preventing data breaches, or minimizing downtime, ThinkShield Solutions aims to simplify cybersecurity while delivering enterprise-grade protection.

For SMBs and educational institutions that lack the resources of large enterprises, this new suite of solutions offers an accessible yet powerful defense against evolving threats.

Why SMBs and Schools Are Prime Targets for Cyberattacks

Cybercriminals are strategic. They often bypass heavily fortified corporations in favor of easier targets—organizations with limited security infrastructures and fewer resources to combat sophisticated attacks.

The Alarming Statistics:

• SMBs account for the majority of reported cyberattacks, with an average incident cost reaching $255,000.
• Educational institutions face severe risks, with ransomware attacks breaching over 6.7 million personal records globally.
• The total estimated downtime cost from these breaches surpasses $53 billion between 2018 and mid-September 2023.

Despite these glaring vulnerabilities, many SMBs and schools remain unprepared, lacking security awareness training, risk frameworks, and response protocols.

According to Nima Baiati, Executive Director and General Manager, Commercial Cybersecurity Solutions at Lenovo:

“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.”

ThinkShield Solutions is designed to bridge this gap, ensuring that organizations can adopt high-quality cybersecurity measures without straining their budgets.

ThinkShield Solutions: AI-Powered, Layered Security for SMBs and Schools

Lenovo’s ThinkShield Solutions deploy multi-layered security, reducing attack surfaces while leveraging AI-powered automation to improve efficiency for IT and security teams.

Here’s what ThinkShield Solutions includes:

ThinkShield Extended Detection & Response (XDR)

• Powered by SentinelOne, this AI-enabled security solution enhances protection, detection, response, and remediation across multiple attack surfaces.
• Seamless integration safeguards emails, networks, cloud services, and endpoints, minimizing breach risks.
• Automated threat management reduces response times, proactively mitigating cyber threats before they escalate.

ThinkShield Data Defense Select

• Developed in collaboration with Cigent, this solution protects data from the moment it is stored to the moment it is accessed.
• Embedded prevention-based defenses secure Lenovo PCs and stored files, ensuring sensitive information remains protected.
• File encryption and multi-factor authentication (MFA) safeguard data against unauthorized access and cyber incidents.

ThinkShield Hardware Defense

• Powered by Sepio, this security layer provides deep visibility into hardware assets, helping organizations establish trusted inventories across networks and endpoints.
• Up-to-date intelligence on vulnerabilities enables IT teams to mitigate security flaws before they’re exploited.
• Simplifies hardware asset management, preventing unauthorized devices from compromising network integrity.

With these solutions, organizations can implement powerful cybersecurity defenses without needing extensive IT expertise or resources.

Making Cybersecurity Accessible for Organizations of All Sizes

One of the greatest challenges for SMBs and schools is finding affordable yet effective security solutions.

With ThinkShield Solutions, businesses and institutions can:

• Deploy smarter security across all digital assets, from emails to endpoints.
• Enhance cybersecurity with AI-driven automation, reducing manual workload for IT teams.
• Prevent data breaches and reputational damage caused by malware and ransomware threats.
• Minimize costly downtime, ensuring seamless business and educational operations.

Instead of relying on piecemeal security solutions, ThinkShield offers a comprehensive approach under a single, trusted vendor with a global reach.

For organizations looking to fortify their security posture without overwhelming their budgets, this marks a significant step toward smarter protection.

Availability and How to Get Started

ThinkShield Solutions is now available in select markets worldwide.

Organizations interested in strengthening their cybersecurity defenses can contact:

• Lenovo sales representatives
• Authorized Lenovo distributors and resellers

By partnering with Lenovo, SMBs and educational institutions can transform their security strategies, ensuring they remain protected in an increasingly digital world.

Cyber threats are evolving—but with ThinkShield Solutions, organizations can fight back smarter, faster, and more efficiently.

Final Thoughts: Security That Works for Small IT Teams

Cybercriminals don’t discriminate based on company size—if you have valuable data, you’re a target.

With Lenovo ThinkShield Solutions, SMBs, schools, and other resource-limited organizations finally have an accessible cybersecurity suite that delivers enterprise-grade protection without complexity or high costs.

From AI-driven threat response to automated hardware security, ThinkShield Solutions ensures that digital assets stay protected, sensitive data remains secure, and downtime is minimized.

For businesses and institutions ready to fortify their defenses, Lenovo has made cybersecurity simpler, smarter, and more effective than ever before.