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Samsung and Google will increase the level of information protection in Android

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Samsung Electronics and Google recently announced that part of the Samsung KNOX technology will be integrated into the new version of the Android operating system. The new version of Android, which was presented this week on Google I / O, will include new features for corporate users and IT administrators - for example, a separate storage for managing and protecting business information. The new functionality will provide a security system that meets the latest corporate requirements for mobile devices. This announcement is undoubtedly good news for registered software developers for Samsung KNOX (ISVs) and other developers who can now expand the potential market through the vast Android community, while making minimal efforts.



The goal of this unique collaboration is to address the growing need for a flexible and secure corporate mobile platform. At the same time, confidentiality of personal information is guaranteed and consumers will be able to use Android devices for work just as they used to use them for personal needs. Moving towards expanding its presence in the corporate mobility market, Samsung will continue to provide advanced and unique solutions for corporate customers.
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Currently, Samsung KNOX provides the Android platform with high-level security solutions and meets the criteria of the US Government, the United States Defense Information Systems Agency and other international security standards for mobile devices. The Samsung KNOX platform received STIG (Security Technical Implementation Guide) version 1 approval from the US Agency for Defense Information Systems in May 2013, and in April 2014, Samsung KNOX received STIG version 2. Also, the UK government recently published security recommendations for users. which recommended using the Samsung KNOX platform when running on Android devices. In addition, the following devices using the KNOX platform were certified for compliance with the requirements of MDFPP Common Criteria: GALAXY S4, GALAXY Note 3, GALAXY Note Pro 12.2 (February 2014), and in May 2014 - GALAXY S5 and Note 10.1 (2014 edition).

Samsung also offers comprehensive KNOX management solutions and provides access to a specialized app store and services. In addition to the Samsung KNOX components that will be included in the new version of the Android operating system, Samsung will continue to develop such proprietary services as the KNOX EMM and KNOX Marketplace.

Source: https://habr.com/ru/post/227939/


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