Looking for new PCs? Make sure they're built with hardware-enforced security features.

 

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Data is now the most valuable commodity in the world and attacks are increasing in frequency and cost to businesses worldwide. Choosing the right PC for your business has never been more critical. Not only do they need built-in features to help you protect your data, but they also need to accommodate flexible work environments, and have the power to host professional applications and collaboration tools.

 

If you’re looking for PCs that can do it all, VLCM highly recommends HP devices running on AMD Ryzen™ PRO Mobile Processors. 

 

AMD Ryzen™ PRO Mobile Processors deliver a step above for the mobile and digital workforce that not only need exceptional performance but also the utmost in security features and manageability. 

 

AMD Ryzen™ processor architecture is designed from the ground up with the following security features as a priority:

 

  • Hardware-enabled protection against control-flow attacks - new with AMD Ryzen™ PRO 5000 Series Mobile Processors
  • AMD Secure Processor integrated on-chip to help protect sensitive data
  • Real-time encryption of system memory to help protect against physical attacks should your laptop be lost or stolen
  • Industry partnerships support a multi-layered security solution at the silicon, OS, and platform levels
  • AMD has collaborated with Microsoft to offer a Secured-core PC that helps protect from firmware vulnerabilities, shield the operating system, and prevent unauthorized access to devices and data.

 

On top of the robust security features in AMD Ryzen™ processors, HP devices are also equipped with multi-layered hardware-enforced security below, in, and above the OS which includes: 

 

Application Isolation

With HP Sure Click, files, applications, and web pages are opened inside micro VM containers trapping malware; so endpoints and user data stay secure.

 

Firmware Security and Resiliency

HP Sure Start, the world’s first self-healing BIOS, automatically recovers from firmware attacks or corruption by restarting a copy of the BIOS. 

 

Application Persistence

HP Sure Run keeps critical security processes up and running, even if malware tries to shut it down.

 

Next-Gen Antivirus

HP Sure Sense, an intelligent threat defense that uses deep-learning AI, finds and neutralizes malware and ransomware.

 

Built-In Privacy Screen

Shield sensitive information from prying eyes with just the touch of a button with HP Sure View.

 

OS Resiliency

HP Sure Recover allows users to automatically restore their OS using only a network connection, no IT required.

 

Firmware Administration

HP Sure Admin creates a digital signature that allows IT administrators to securely manage BIOS settings over the network. 

 

Hardware Root of Trust

The HP Endpoint Security Controller allows you to quickly recover your PC from attacks with an isolated chip that acts as a control center for monitoring vulnerabilities. 

 

If your IT team is overwhelmed with day-to-day IT, HP also offers security services for businesses of every size. Choose from an array of self-managed and fully managed services to give you and your team access to cybersecurity experts and powerful analytical tools. 

 

If you’re in the market for new PCs and don’t know where to start, we hope this article has helped point you in the right direction. If your business requires protection for sensitive data or remote management of systems, HP Pro or Elite devices, paired with AMD Ryzen Pro Processors is a smart choice for IT. 

 

For competitive pricing and/or a deeper discussion on which PC is right for your business, visit www.vlcm.com/wolf or contact us