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Dell unveils new cybersecurity solutions to counter AI and quantum threats

Dell Technologies has introduced a new set of security capabilities aimed at protecting enterprises from emerging threats driven by quantum computing and artificial intelligence. The updates focus on strengthening device-level security, improving cyber resilience, and extending threat detection into AI-driven environments.

Quantum-Ready Security for Devices

A key highlight of the announcement is the introduction of quantum-ready security features in Dell’s commercial PCs. These capabilities are designed to defend against advanced attacks that can bypass traditional security tools and persist even after system resets or software reinstallation.

The new approach strengthens the device’s embedded controller, ensuring that firmware updates are verified using advanced cryptographic signatures built to withstand future quantum-based attacks. Dell has also enhanced its BIOS verification process by aligning it with post-quantum standards. This system continuously checks the BIOS against a trusted reference stored in the cloud, triggering alerts if any discrepancies are detected, allowing IT teams to respond quickly to potential threats.

Faster Recovery and Expanded Threat Detection

Dell is also upgrading its cyber resilience portfolio, particularly within its PowerProtect solutions, to help organizations detect and recover from cyber incidents more efficiently. Enhancements include an AI-powered assistant within PowerProtect Data Manager that offers real-time guidance during recovery processes and improves early detection of ransomware through advanced anomaly scanning.

The company has further strengthened data protection with updates to its data management systems, including faster backup and recovery performance and improved encryption standards for data in transit.

In addition, Dell is extending its Managed Detection and Response (MDR) services to cover AI data platforms and unstructured data environments. This move reflects the growing importance of securing AI workloads, where large volumes of sensitive data are processed.

A new Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) capability has also been introduced, providing deeper visibility into BIOS integrity. If any deviation from a trusted baseline is detected, alerts are automatically sent to security teams for investigation.

According to Dell, these advancements are part of a long-term strategy to prepare for the evolving cybersecurity landscape, where quantum computing could challenge existing encryption methods and AI systems could increase both the value and exposure of enterprise data.