Lenovo ThinkPad T470

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LENOVO thinkpad T470

   Brand: Lenovo (Parent: Lenovo)

   Category: Computer • Model / Gen: 4th Generation ThinkPad T Series T470

   Release Date: 2017-09-07 • Status: End of sale

   Classification Date: 2024-10-30 • Official Website

Security Evaluation

Criterion	Value	Proof	Comment
Known hardware tampering	Rare	[1][2]🔗 Proof	Lenovo ThinkPad T470 has a low incidence of known hardware tampering due to its robust security features and supply chain controls. Criterion: Known vulnerabilities
Known vulnerabilities	Rare	[3][4]🔗 Proof	The ThinkPad T470 has a few known vulnerabilities, which are typically addressed through firmware and software updates.
Prior attacks	Rare	[5][6]🔗 Proof	There have been occasional reports of attacks targeting ThinkPad laptops, but these are relatively rare and often mitigated quickly by security updates. Criterion: Updatability
Updatability	Very common	[7][8]🔗 Proof	The ThinkPad T470 receives frequent updates for BIOS, drivers, and security patches, ensuring it remains secure and up-to-date.
Category Score	Score: 2 / 3

Criterion	Value	Proof	Comment
Authentication with other systems	Full	[9][10]🔗 Proof	The ThinkPad T470 supports full authentication capabilities with other systems, including enterprise networks and cloud services.
Communications	Encrypted with up-to-date encryption	[11][12]🔗 Proof	The ThinkPad T470 uses modern, up-to-date encryption standards for secure communications.
Storage	Encrypted with up-to-date encryption	[13][14]🔗 Proof	Storage on the ThinkPad T470 can be encrypted using BitLocker or other modern encryption solutions to protect data.
Category Score	Score: 1 / 3

Criterion	Value	Proof	Comment
Account management	Full	[15][16]🔗 Proof	The ThinkPad T470 provides comprehensive account management features, including user provisioning and de-provisioning, password policies, and role-based access. Criterion: Authentication
Authentication	Secure	[17][18]🔗 Proof	The ThinkPad T470 supports secure authentication methods, including fingerprint recognition and smart card readers. Criterion: Brute-force protection
Brute-force protection	Exist	[19][20]🔗 Proof	The ThinkPad T470 includes brute-force protection mechanisms to safeguard against unauthorized access attempts. Criterion: Event logging
Event logging	Access event logged	[21][22]🔗 Proof	The system logs access events and other critical activities, which can be reviewed for security auditing and compliance.
Passwords	Require change after setup with complexity requirements	[23][24]🔗 Proof	The ThinkPad T470 enforces password changes after initial setup and includes complexity requirements to enhance security.
Category Score	Score: 1 / 3

Property	Details
Operating System & App	Windows 10 Pro (Companion App: Lenovo Vantage)
Hardware (CPU / GPU)	CPU: Intel Core i5-7200U (7th Gen) • GPU: Intel HD Graphics 620 (for 7th Gen CPUs)
Memory & Storage	Memory: 32GB DDR4 • Storage: 2.5" SATA Hard Disk Drive (HDD) 500GB HDD M.2 PCIe Solid State Drive (SSD) 256GB SSD
Power, Battery & Charging	Battery: Removable rear battery (3-cell, 24Wh or 6-cell, 48Wh) Internal 3-cell (24Wh) battery Combined battery life up to 18 hours with Power Bridge technology (when using both internal and external batteries) • Power: 45W or 65W AC adapter (depending on the configuration) • Charging: Standard AC charging through a dedicated power port USB-C charging capability (with compatible power adapters)
Display & Camera	Display: HD (1366 x 768) TN, 220 nits FHD (1920 x 1080) IPS, 250 nits WQHD (2560 x 1440) IPS, 300 nits • Camera: 720p HD webcam with dual-array microphones
Sound & Connectivity	Sound: Stereo speakers with Dolby Audio™ Premium Combo audio jack (headphone/microphone) • Connectivity: 3 x USB 3.0 (one always-on charging) USB-C Gen 2 / Thunderbolt 3 HDMI 1.4b RJ-45 Ethernet MicroSD card reader Audio combo jack Smart card reader (optional) Docking connector Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265, 2x2, Wi-Fi 802.11ac Bluetooth 4.1 Optional WWAN (LTE-A)
Physical (Dimensions & Mass)	Dimensions: 336.6mm x 232.5mm x 19.95mm • Mass: 1.58 kg