Using ThinkShield Firmware Assurance
About Events and Incidents
This document provides a structured overview of key security-related incidents logged by ThinkShield Firmware Assurance. Events are categorized based on their nature, severity, and potential impact. Each event includes a brief description, its ...
About Device Statuses
Status The Status refers to the platform state of a device and indicates its onboarding stage. Devices can have one of three statuses: Active: The device is fully onboarded, provisioned, and actively reporting data. Pending: The device is either ...
Running On-demand Measurements
This feature introduces the ability to perform on-demand measurements on the device, run the measurement (verify firmware integrity) of each component, and display the latest logs on the Cloud UI. It also enables a two-step attestation of ...
REST API Integration
REST API Integration This feature enables seamless data integration between the TSFA platform and third-party systems using REST APIs. External applications can securely access and leverage TSFA-specific data by authenticating with a Client ID and ...
Onboarding Devices in ThinkShield Firmware Assurance
About ThinkShield Firmware Assurance ThinkShield Firmware Assurance (TSFA) detects and remediates firmware tampering and other security issues that could impact the security of your devices before the operating system boots. The ThinkShield Firmware ...
Viewing Incidents Report
To access this report, navigate to the Incidents section. Here, you'll find a comprehensive list of all recorded incidents, including any issues or errors identified based on criteria set by the IT Admin. Incidents are a specific type of event that ...
Viewing and Setting Incident Severity Levels
About Incident Severity Each incident, issue, or event on ThinkShield Firmware Assurance (TSFA) is assigned a Severity Level, which indicates the level of importance and suggests potential actions needed for a specific device. These severity levels ...
Using Device Lookup
The Device Lookup page serves as a comprehensive information source, consolidating all data related to an individual device within the TSFA system. Designed to provide detailed insights, it facilitates the management and troubleshooting of devices. ...
Setting Incident Notifications
Incidents This feature allows users to customize their alert preferences based on the severity level of incidents: Low and higher, Moderate and higher, or High only. When an incident matches the selected severity level, users are promptly notified ...
Adding and Managing Users in an Organization
Before onboarding the devices, the Org Admin proceeds to add users to the organization. Adding Users to an Organization From the left navigation menu, go to User Management > Users > ✚ (Invite a User). You can invite users individually or in bulk by ...
Managing Licenses within TSFA
ThinkShield Firmware Assurance (TSFA) operates on a device-based SaaS model. Licenses for TSFA can be purchased through standard Lenovo channels and applied to UDS / TSFA. Within the TSFA portal, administrators can view the organization's purchased ...
Managing Devices within TSFA
To access devices within your organization's portal, navigate to Devices Manager > Devices. Device Table The Device Table provides regular information pertaining to each device, such as Device Name and Type, Serial Number, License, etc. It also ...
Creating and Managing User Groups
Grouping users is helpful for managing a large number of users - typically by geography, department, or role. Creating User Groups Navigate to User Management > User Groups. Click ✚ Create Group button. In the Add group screen, fill in the group ...
Using the Dashboard
The Dashboard displays data from the entire fleet of devices through various graphs, bar charts, and visual elements, helping users quickly grasp trends and key metrics. As the landing page, it is the first interface users see when accessing the ...
Recent Articles
ThinkShield Firmware Assurance Release Notes v.25.02 (02-28-2024)
Component Subcomponent Release Version Availability Date · TSFA Cloud · TSFA Client · Optimization for device lookup · Events new definitions & parsing methods Refer to the Knowledge Base for more information 25.02 March 7, 2025 Base Requirements for ...
About Events and Incidents
This document provides a structured overview of key security-related incidents logged by ThinkShield Firmware Assurance. Events are categorized based on their nature, severity, and potential impact. Each event includes a brief description, its ...
Download and Installation
This article outlines the process for downloading and installing the Endpoint Sensor (EES) packages across various operating systems, including Windows, Linux, and macOS. It provides step-by-step instructions for acquiring the necessary files, ...
About Device Statuses
Status The Status refers to the platform state of a device and indicates its onboarding stage. Devices can have one of three statuses: Active: The device is fully onboarded, provisioned, and actively reporting data. Pending: The device is either ...
ThinkShield Firmware Assurance Release Notes v.24.10 (11-15-2024)
Component Subcomponent Release Version Availability Date TSFA Cloud API’s Availability for third party solutions. For more information, refer to REST API Integration. 2. Antivirus status reporting. 3. UI Enhancements a. Knowledge Base Hyperlinks ...
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Using the Dashboard
The Dashboard displays data from the entire fleet of devices through various graphs, bar charts, and visual elements, helping users quickly grasp trends and key metrics. As the landing page, it is the first interface users see when accessing the ...
About TSFA Agent UI and CLI
TSFA Agent UI ThinkShield Firmware Assurance (TSFA) is a tool based on UDC that, once installed on a device, retrieves security event logs from the device's embedded controller and uploads them to the cloud. These logs can then be viewed on a cloud ...
Creating and Managing User Groups
Grouping users is helpful for managing a large number of users - typically by geography, department, or role. Creating User Groups Navigate to User Management > User Groups. Click ✚ Create Group button. In the Add group screen, fill in the group ...
Managing Devices within TSFA
To access devices within your organization's portal, navigate to Devices Manager > Devices. Device Table The Device Table provides regular information pertaining to each device, such as Device Name and Type, Serial Number, License, etc. It also ...