HP introduces Enterprise Security Edition to increase the physical security of business devices. The security suite protects against physical attacks and provides insight into possible manipulations.

HP Enterprise Security Edition is specifically focused on protecting PC hardware and firmware from physical attacks and is added to Wolf Security. Additionally, this solution provides IT administrators with greater insight into whether the device has been tampered with throughout its lifespan.

The focus on physical security is a response to the growing risks of hybrid and remote work. Physical attacks are less easy for attackers to carry out than traditional remote attacks, but are often more targeted. For example, devices left unattended for short periods of time can be tampered with by malicious parties.

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The suite includes multiple layers of security. An important part is that firmware lock, a cryptographic lock that prevents unauthorized access to the firmware. Platform certificates ensures companies can verify that hardware and firmware have remained untouched since production. The solution Be sure to start virtualization protectionprovides protection against malicious hardware or firmware connected via ports such as Thunderbolt or USB-C.

According to HP, this approach can help counter physical attacks that are often part of advanced campaigns such as industrial espionage or nation-state attacks. By manipulating hardware and firmware, attackers gain almost invisible access to networks. This makes such methods attractive to criminals despite the increased risks.

With the new security suite, HP not only wants to better secure the devices themselves, but also help companies ensure the integrity of their hardware. This starts at production and lasts until the end of the PC’s life cycle. This is consistent with the growing need for tighter control over hardware security, especially as supply chain risks play a larger role.

HP Enterprise Security Edition is available for certain business PCs. In this overview, HP shares which models are eligible.