Security News > 2020 > May > Intel Improves Hardware Shield in New 10th Gen Core vPro Processors
Intel on Wednesday announced its new 10th Gen Core vPro processors, which include an enhanced version of Hardware Shield that provides advanced threat detection capabilities.
According to Intel, its new Core vPro processors are designed to provide better performance, built-in security features, and fast and reliable connectivity with integrated Wi-Fi 6.
In terms of security, the new processors include Hardware Shield, a component of the vPro platform that is designed to improve the security of a device by locking down the hardware to protect the BIOS and preventing attackers from compromising the operating system through malicious code injections.
The Hardware Shield in the latest vPro version brings new threat detection capabilities that leverage the power of the GPU in order to ensure minimal impact on the CPU's performance.
"Intel Hardware Shield now includes advanced threat detection and extended protection beyond system memory to help improve the detection of advanced threats while reducing false positives and minimizing performance impact," Intel told SecurityWeek.