As organizations continue to accelerate AI adoption, they are also encountering increasingly sophisticated cyber threats. At the same time, advancements in quantum computing are expected to weaken traditional encryption methods, further intensifying security challenges. To address these evolving risks, Dell Technologies has introduced new security-by-design and cyber resilience capabilities aimed at helping enterprises secure, detect, and recover from next-generation threats.
Addressing the Growing Threat Landscape
Notably, the rise of AI is generating more valuable data while simultaneously enabling attackers to operate faster and more efficiently. Meanwhile, quantum computing is poised to disrupt current encryption standards, making existing data protection mechanisms less reliable. As a result, organizations are actively seeking stronger device security, improved cyber resilience, and enhanced threat detection across AI-driven environments.
In response, Dell is implementing a layered defense strategy that spans the entire technology stack from endpoints to data centers ensuring comprehensive protection across modern IT infrastructures.
Strengthening Device Security with Quantum-Ready Protections
To begin with, Dell is reinforcing the foundational security of its commercial PCs by introducing quantum-ready protections at the firmware level. These enhancements specifically target attacks that can bypass traditional defenses and persist even after system reinstallation.
For instance, Dell has hardened the embedded controller (EC), a critical hardware component, to verify firmware updates using advanced signatures designed to withstand future quantum-based attacks. Consequently, this prevents compromised or malicious firmware from being installed while also reducing supply chain risks.
Additionally, Dell has upgraded its BIOS Verification capability to align with post-quantum standards. This feature continuously checks the BIOS against a trusted reference stored securely in Dell’s cloud. If any discrepancies arise, the system immediately flags the issue and triggers alerts, enabling security teams to respond quickly and effectively.
Enhancing Cyber Resilience with AI-Powered Recovery
Beyond prevention, Dell is also strengthening its cyber resilience capabilities to minimize the impact of cyber incidents. According to Dell’s Cyber Resilience Insights research, only 40% of global organizations can successfully contain and recover from cyberattacks with minimal disruption. Therefore, improving recovery speed and accuracy has become a critical priority.
To address this, Dell has enhanced its PowerProtect portfolio with AI-driven capabilities. For example, PowerProtect Data Manager now includes an AI-powered assistant that provides contextual guidance during critical recovery operations. Furthermore, improved anomaly detection helps identify ransomware threats earlier by scanning PowerStore snapshots.
In addition, Dell has introduced updates to PowerProtect Data Domain, enabling faster backups and restores. The DD3410 appliance delivers up to twice the backup speed and significantly faster data recovery, allowing organizations to resume operations quickly after an incident. At the same time, support for Transport Layer Security (TLS) 1.3 ensures secure data transmission and compliance with modern encryption standards.
Expanding Threat Detection to AI Data Platforms
Equally important, Dell is extending its threat detection capabilities beyond traditional endpoints into AI data environments. As AI workloads centralize high-value data, they often create visibility gaps that attackers can exploit. To counter this, Dell has expanded its Managed Detection and Response (MDR) services.
Specifically, Dell MDR now integrates with PowerScale, providing deeper visibility into threats targeting AI data storage platforms. Supported by Dell’s cybersecurity experts, this service enables faster detection of suspicious activities and automates response actions, thereby improving overall security efficiency.
Moreover, Dell has introduced a new Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)-only option. This solution monitors, investigates, and responds to endpoint threats using advanced detection and next-generation antivirus technologies. When paired with Dell PCs, it also offers unique insights into BIOS integrity, alerting teams if any deviations from trusted baselines occur.
Industry Perspectives on Evolving Cybersecurity Needs
“Quantum computing will break the encryption and digital signatures protecting data today, while agentic AI raises the stakes by increasing the value of data and autonomously shares it across teams and organizations. We’ve been preparing for both shifts for almost a decade through our investments in post-quantum cryptography and our approach to cyber resilience and security by design. We are continuing to bring these protections across our portfolio to help organizations navigate emerging technologies and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threats.”
— John Roese, global CTO and chief AI officer, Dell Technologies
“In luxury hospitality, even a brief IT disruption during peak operations can have a major impact. We work with heavy workloads, and PowerProtect Data Manager’s Transparent Snapshots make a real difference. We get no business disruption, lower risk of data loss and the VM backup times are cut in half. Coupled with our PowerProtect Data Domain appliance, deduplication and compression optimize bandwidth, remote backups are seamless and storage requirements are drastically reduced.”
— Javier González Belinchón, director, Corporate Infrastructure & Operations, Palladium Hotel Group
“As AI adoption expands, security teams need to protect more high-value data in areas where traditional controls may not provide adequate visibility into how threats move across AI workloads and data platforms. Dell’s approach reflects this broader cyber resilience strategy aimed at reducing risk, deepening security visibility and helping organizations recover more effectively when incidents occur.”
— Fernando Montenegro, vice president & practice lead, Cybersecurity & Resilience, Futurum
Driving Future-Ready Cybersecurity
Ultimately, Dell Technologies is positioning itself at the forefront of next-generation cybersecurity by addressing both current and emerging threats. By combining quantum-ready protections, AI-powered resilience, and expanded threat detection, the company is enabling organizations to safeguard critical data while confidently embracing AI-driven transformation.
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