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Security capabilities physically built in at the silicon level are defined as being hardware-based. This differs from traditional software-based protections in which security measures are installed on top of hardware, leaving the layers below the operating system (OS) vulnerable to a rising class of attacks. Hardware-based security protection is not intended to replace software security options but rather complement them. This creates a multilayered and comprehensive security approach that can both detect and prevent a greater range of cyber threats in today’s increasingly complex and disperse

When it comes to securing business computer hardware, many IT administrators think primarily of software-based solutions, such as antimalware and antivirus software. However, cyberattacks are moving down the system stack. Software security alone is no longer enough to protect PCs. Protection must be rooted in the hardware itself.

From global enterprises to government institutions to small businesses, computer hardware security is absolutely critical for all organizations, across all industries. A business that experiences a security attack can suffer lasting damage. To start, cryptomining attacks (or cryptojacking) can slow down performance and waste resources. Ransomware attacks hit both a company's wallet as well as its reputation. Intellectual property and other mission-critical data can be stolen, setting businesses back years. Finally, there's the cost of user downtime, which adds up quickly when employees are una