Introduction to Samsung Knox mobile security

In 2013, Samsung introduced Samsung Knox, a pioneering mobile security solution that set out to provide business-ready Android devices in the enterprise. This marked the beginning of a new era in mobile security, as organizations sought to harness the power of mobility while maintaining the high levels of data protection and control.

Since our inception, Samsung Knox has continuously evolved to address the shifting needs of enterprises. Initially, our focus was on developing isolation technology that enabled secure separation of work and personal data. As mobile adoption grew, so did our solution set, incorporating advanced enterprise manageability and productivity features alongside additional layers of protection on top of Android Enterprise.

We implemented cutting-edge security features to safeguard sensitive information, ensuring that our customers could confidently deploy mobile solutions across their organizations. Recognizing the need for a cloud-based solution that helps IT admins manage mobile devices securely and efficiently, we developed a suite of cloud services that simplify every step of the mobile device management journey for IT admins.

Key among these are:

• Knox Mobile Enrollment, which allows for automated device setup and EMM enrollment
• Knox E-FOTA, which lets you schedule and deploy firmware and security patch updates to your entire device fleet
• Knox Manage, which provides powerful cross-platform device management capabilities
• Knox Asset Intelligence, which provides detailed analytics related to device utilization and critical device issue and security vulnerability reporting.

As organizations sought to deploy mobile solutions in more demanding environments, such as frontline settings, we expanded the scope of Samsung Knox to include more business productivity offerings. This period also saw a significant focus on partnerships with major system integrators, who worked closely with us to deliver tailored solutions that met the unique needs of their clients. Today, we continue to innovate by developing devices built for specific industries or use cases, presenting unique solutions to their respective challenges. For example, with Samsung Galaxy Tactical Edition devices, soldiers can carry out mission-critical operations by leveraging our highest-security capabilities and controls.

With the rollout of Android 14, Samsung introduced the Knox Zero Trust Framework, enhancing Samsung Knox’s security by ensuring that only authorized access and actions are permitted. With Android 15, we are taking significant steps forward to enable mobile devices in an increasingly connected security ecosystem, providing prioritized security alerts directly into the security operations center.

For Samsung Knox mobile device users, we are dedicated to driving the mobile security bar forward and working closely with industry partners to further secure both enterprises and consumers. For example, Samsung Auto Blocker and Samsung Message Guard make security a default on all Samsung Knox devices, ensuring that devices are in a secure state. Through these efforts, we remain committed to delivering mobile security solutions that are tailored to meet the expectations and specific demands of our diverse customer base.