Security News > 2022 > March > Dell opts out of Microsoft's Pluton security for Windows

Dell won't include Microsoft's Pluton technology in most of its commercial PCs, telling The Register: "Pluton does not align with Dell's approach to hardware security and our most secure commercial PC requirements."

Microsoft launched to much fanfare its Pluton security layer for PCs in 2020 after developing it with Intel, AMD, and Qualcomm.

Lenovo told The Register its Intel-powered ThinkPads "Will not support Microsoft Pluton at launch."

Microsoft told The Register Pluton is a community effort with top silicon designers to develop a secure platform that can keep up with modern threats.

"Microsoft and our partners are giving customers the flexibility and choice to configure Pluton to meet their specific needs. Microsoft is committed to working with partners and customers in the coming months and years to continue to bolster security with Pluton," the spokesperson said.

Pluton security features can be keep updated through Windows Update.

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