As the workforce becomes more distributed, the dynamics around firmware security and how IT teams handle it is changing, a new report from HP Wolf Security says, adding that IT departments are facing an uphill battle.
Firmware is essentially software, but built directly into the hardware. It doesn’t require an operating system, drivers, or APIs. Instead, it’s the firmware that guides the device as it executes its tasks and communicates with other devices.
The poll of 1,100 IT leaders discovered that for more than eight-in-ten (83%), firmware attacks against laptops and PCs are now a significant threat. Furthermore, for three-quarters (76%), firmware attacks against printers are also a major threat.
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