Phoenix Technologies - Company Research Report
Company Overview
- Name: Phoenix Technologies
- Mission: No information is available.
- Founded: 1979
- Founders: No information is available.
- Key People: No specific key people mentioned.
- Headquarters: 2105 S. Bascom Avenue, Suite 316, Campbell, CA 95008-3295
- Number of Employees: No information is available.
- Revenue: No information is available.
- Known For: Phoenix Technologies is known for its pioneering work in the field of BIOS firmware. They created the first IBM clone compatible BIOS and are co-founders of the UEFI Forum.
Products
Phoenix Technologies offers a suite of products under the FirmGuard brand for BIOS firmware management and security. These products aim to secure, configure, update, and monitor BIOS firmware remotely.
FirmGuard Suite
1. SecureCheck
- Description: This feature continuously monitors BIOS firmware for any unauthorized changes.
- Key Features: Alerts administrators to potential threats or unauthorized modifications.
2. SecureConfig
- Description: Allows remote configuration of BIOS settings, preventing unauthorized access, and boosting IT security team efficiency.
- Key Features:
- Remote BIOS configuration.
- Enables settings like Secure Boot.
3. SecureSense
- Description: Provides detailed endpoint system information, assisting in the management of BIOS firmware security.
- Key Features:
- Legacy BIOS Mode Detection.
- Tracks BitLocker status for each endpoint.
4. SecureBeat
- Description: Facilitates communication between the FirmGuard endpoint and Cloud Server through a secure tunnel.
- Key Features:
- Transmits telemetry updates and commands between endpoints and server.
5. SecureUpdate
- Description: Centralizes and standardizes UEFI BIOS firmware updates across endpoints.
- Key Features:
- Tracks firmware version and applies updates.
- Ensures endpoint consistency.
6. SecureWipe
- Description: Securely erases endpoint storage devices through the portal.
- Key Features:
- Forensic data erasure with a Certificate of Erasure.
Recent Developments
- Recent Developments:
- Introduction of features like SecureBeat and SecureWipe.
- Continuous addressing of emerging firmware threats.
- Contributions to industry discussions on UEFI vulnerabilities.
- New Products Launched: No specific new products launched mentioned recently, but continuous updates to the FirmGuard suite are implied.
- New Features Added:
- Remote BIOS firmware configuration capabilities across multiple manufacturers.
- Enhanced support for UEFI updates and configurations.
- New metrics and alert systems in SecureSense for better management.
- Partnerships: No new partnerships mentioned.
Phoenix Technologies remains at the forefront of BIOS firmware development, contributing to foundational security measures critical to modern computing devices.
