ASUS Zenbook S 14 (UX5406)

ASUS Zenbook S 14 (UX5406)
Security Grade A Calculator v1	ASUS Zenbook 14 Air(UX5406) Brand: Asus (Parent: ASUS) Category: Computer • Model / Gen: Second ASUS Zenbook 14 Air (UX5406) Release Date: 2024-09-24 • Status: In sale Classification Date: 2026-10-25 • Official Website

Security Evaluation

1. Device Security

Criterion	Value	Proof	Comment
Known hardware tampering	None	🔗 Proof	No publicly documented cases of hardware tampering involving this model.
Known vulnerabilities	Rare	🔗 Proof	Few CVEs specific to this model; platform and firmware issues are addressed through ASUS advisories and Windows Update.
Prior attacks	Rare	🔗 Proof	No publicly reported attacks specifically targeting this model.
Updatability	Very common	🔗 Proof	Current model receiving regular Windows 11 updates and ASUS driver/BIOS updates via MyASUS and the ASUS download center.
Category Score	Score: 2 / 3

2. System Security

Criterion	Value	Proof	Comment
Authentication with other systems	Full	🔗 Proof	Full authentication with other systems via Microsoft account, Azure AD and standard protocols.
Communications	Encrypted with up-to-date encryption	🔗 Proof	Modern encryption for communications: Wi-Fi 7 with WPA3 support, Bluetooth 5.4 secure pairing, TLS for network traffic.
Storage	Encrypted with up-to-date encryption	🔗 Proof	Windows 11 Home supports device encryption (BitLocker-based) on modern hardware; TPM 2.0 present.
Category Score	Score: 1 / 3

3. User Authentication

Criterion	Value	Proof	Comment
Account management	Full	🔗 Proof	Full account management via Microsoft account (creation, recovery, remote device management).
Authentication	Secure	🔗 Proof	Windows Hello facial recognition via IR webcam in addition to PIN/password.
Brute-force protection	Exist	🔗 Proof	Account lockout and increasing delays after repeated failed sign-in attempts.
Event logging	Access event logged	🔗 Proof	Sign-in and security events are recorded in the Windows Event Log and Microsoft account activity page.
Passwords	Require change after setup with complexity requirements	🔗 Proof	No default password; user-defined credentials with complexity requirements for Microsoft accounts.
Category Score	Score: 1 / 3

Technical Specifications

Property	Details
Operating System & App	Windows 11 Home (Companion App: MyASUS)
Hardware (CPU / GPU)	CPU: Intel® Core™ Ultra 7 Processor 258V (2.2GHz, 12MB cache, up to 4.8GHz, 8 cores/8 threads) with Intel® AI Boost NPU (47 TOPS AI performance) • GPU: Integrated Intel® Arc™ Graphics 130V (896 EU, 1.85GHz boost)
Memory & Storage	Memory: Onboard 32GB LPDDR5X (non-upgradeable) • Storage: 1TB M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD
Power, Battery & Charging	Battery: 72Wh lithium-polymer battery • Power: 65W AC adapter; Input: 100~240V AC 50/60Hz; Output: 20V DC, 3.25A • Charging: Thunderbolt™ 4 ports (2x) support Power Delivery (up to 65W) and data transfer up to 40Gbps
Display & Camera	Display: 14.0-inch ASUS Lumina OLED (3K, 2880×1800, 16:10). - 120Hz refresh rate, 0.2ms response time, 400 nits (HDR peak 500 nits), 100% DCI-P3 色域，Pantone-certified, TÜV-certified low blue light reduction. - Non-touchscreen . • Camera: 1080P IR webcam with Windows Hello facial recognition and AI noise reduction
Sound & Connectivity	Sound: 4-speaker system with Harman/Kardon tuning; Smart Amp technology and AI noise-canceling microphones • Connectivity: Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) (tri-band, 2x2) + Bluetooth 5.4. - Ports: 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (10Gbps), 2x Thunderbolt™ 4, 1x HDMI 2.1 TMDS, 1x 3.5mm audio jack, 1x SD 4.0 card reader .
Physical (Dimensions & Mass)	Dimensions: 310.3 x 214.7 x 11.9–12.9 mm • Mass: 1.20 kg (2.65 lbs)