Endpoint Security

Secure the Future with Dell Commercial AI PCs

Security is in Dell’s DNA. Learn how we set the benchmark for AI PC design with adaptive security.
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In today’s evolving threat landscape, Dell Technologies leads in secure PC design, embedding protection into every layer of its commercial AI PCs. This includes security measures implemented from development all the way through deployment. With over four decades of experience, Dell has earned a reputation for delivering trusted, resilient solutions designed to empower organizations to innovate with confidence.

We believe these efforts contributed to Dell earning the highest score on the IDC Enterprise PC Vendor Trust Perception Index. This score reflects survey respondents’ views and customer-perceived strength in compliance. Dell remains one of the most popular vendors in most regions and industry sectors.¹

We consider this a testament to our decades-long commitment to systematically hardening our devices to drive progress forward.

Built-In Security from the Ground Up

At Dell, security isn’t an afterthought—it’s foundational. Dell’s Secure Development Lifecycle (SDL) ensures that every product is designed with security in mind from day one. Aligned with global standards like NIST SP800-218 and ISO/IEC 27034, Dell’s SDL includes threat modeling, static code analysis, penetration testing, and mandatory security training for engineers. This rigorous process helps eliminate vulnerabilities before products reach customers.

Secure by Design, Secure by Default

Recognizing the complexity of cybersecurity, Dell took ownership of the parts of the stack it controls. This led to the development of embedded protections that are both secure by design and secure by default—offered at no extra cost. Features like silicon-based root of trust and off-host BIOS verification ensure firmware integrity. Dell also collaborates with partners and standards bodies like the Trusted Computing Group and UEFI Forum to extend security across the ecosystem.

A Three-Dimensional Approach to Cyber Resilience

Dell’s strategy for cyber resilience spans three dimensions:

  • Depth: Defending products and infrastructure in depth means a multi-layered strategy for prevention, detection, response and recovery that leverages zero trust principles.
  • Breadth: Devices are part of a larger infrastructure. Dell’s built-in telemetry and observability tools help limit the blast radius of attacks and enable real-time threat detection.
  • Time: Dell invests deeply in adversarial threat modeling to help counter emerging threats. We then build mitigations to these threats into our products. This is how we’ve developed our many unique, first-to-market solutions, e.g. BIOS verification and Indicators of Attack.²

Security in Action

Dell’s commitment to security extends beyond product design. Here’s how:

  • Vulnerability Response: Dell’s Product Security Incident Response Team (PSIRT) manages vulnerability disclosures and mitigations. Customers receive timely updates and guidance through Dell’s Security Advisories. Dell also offers a Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) for transparency and runs a public bug bounty program to identify and address potential weaknesses.
  • Supply Chain Integrity: Dell’s global supply chain is fortified with a defense-in-depth strategy. From sourcing to delivery, Dell uses tamper-proof packaging, real-time shipment monitoring, and counterfeit mitigation to ensure product integrity.
  • Built-In Endpoint Security: Dell commercial AI PCs feature cutting-edge defenses built directly into hardware and firmware. Dell SafeBIOS provides deep, BIOS-level visibility and tamper detections, while Dell SafeID enhances credential security via password-less authentication.
  • PC Telemetry for Integrated Security and Manageability: The Dell Trusted Device (DTD) Application turns below-the-OS telemetry into actionable insights. Integrated with platforms like CrowdStrike, Absolute and Intune, DTD enhances fleet security and manageability by surfacing real-time alerts and vulnerabilities.

    Looking Ahead

    As organizations upgrade their fleets, Dell encourages IT leaders to ask:

    • Were these devices designed and built with security in mind?
    • Are they secure to use out of the box?

     

With Dell, the answer is yes. From secure development to endpoint protection, Dell’s most secure commercial AI PCs² are built to withstand today’s and tomorrow’s threats—empowering businesses to move forward securely. Download this article to learn more and connect with our security experts to explore how Dell can strengthen your organization’s cyber resilience.

1 Source: IDC, The Enterprise PC Trust Perception Index, 2025: Measuring Customer Perception of Trustworthiness (in Security, Privacy, Compliance, and ESG) for Enterprise PC Vendors, Doc #US53220125, March 2025.
2 World’s most secure commercial AI PCs: Based on Dell internal analysis, October 2024 (Intel) and March 2025 (AMD). Applicable to PCs on Intel and AMD processors. Not all features available with all PCs. Additional purchase required for some features. Intel-based PCs validated by Principled Technologies. A comparison of security features, April 2024.

Rick Martinez

About the Author: Rick Martinez

Rick Martinez serves as Dell Fellow and Vice President for Security within the Client Solutions Group at Dell Technologies. Rick’s responsibilities include developing security strategy for Dell PCs focused on trusted and resilient platforms. In addition to his role as a strategist and people manager, he is a trusted advisor in the areas of secure development, governance and execution for Dell PCs and pan-Dell secure supply chain efforts. Rick joined Dell in 1997 and spent nearly two decades contributing to the security strategy and architecture for Dell BIOS and firmware, implementing many built-in platform security features including Signed Firmware Update (NIST 800-147), TPM and Secure Boot and SafeBIOS off-host verification. Since then, he’s continued to build comprehensive long-term strategies to help keep Dell PCs and customers secure. Currently, Rick is active in the evolution of the Dell Technical Leadership Community and serves as Vice President of the Trusted Computing Group Board of Directors representing Dell. He holds an Electrical Engineering degree from the University of Texas at Austin. He is a proud father of three daughters, a semi-retired autocrosser and a lifelong skateboarder.