Samsung Electronics has announced that its Samsung Knox Native Solution, a highly secure mobile communications platform for governments and enterprises, has received certification from the Bundesamt für Sicherheit in der Informationstechnik (BSI), the German Federal Office for Information Security. This milestone underscores Samsung’s growing role as a global leader in cybersecurity, offering government-grade protection while removing the need for third-party add-ons or external hardware.
Developed in close collaboration with the BSI, the Knox Native Solution provides a seamless and secure mobile environment for organizations that require the highest levels of data protection. The certification highlights Samsung’s dedication to delivering trusted, integrated solutions that meet rigorous government security standards, paving the way for adoption across key industries such as energy, transportation, and critical infrastructure.
A breakthrough in government-grade mobile security
Historically, achieving government-approved security on Android devices has been a complex process. External SD cards, multiple PINs, and third-party software added cost, time, and inefficiency to the setup. Moreover, updates to third-party solutions required device re-certification, creating further delays.
To solve these challenges, Samsung partnered with the BSI to develop a native solution that integrates secure communication directly into its Galaxy devices. This pre-configured platform aligns with Germany’s stringent security standards, making it a globally relevant model for government and enterprise communications.
At the heart of Knox Native Solution is its embedded Secure Element (eSE), a tamper-resistant component integrated within the device. Certified at the Common Criteria Evaluation Assurance Level 6+ (CC EAL 6+), the eSE ensures data integrity, real-time threat detection, and encrypted storage for sensitive communications. This advanced system also includes the BSI Java Card Applet, establishing a dedicated security zone for essential functions like email, calendar, and contacts without requiring third-party software.
Seamless security without compromise
Knox Native Solution streamlines mobile security deployment, making Samsung Galaxy devices the first in the Android ecosystem to meet BSI standards using eSE technology. Organizations can now activate government-grade security with a single PIN, eliminating the need for complex configurations.
By leveraging Samsung Knox’s built-in protections for data-at-rest, data-in-use, and data-in-transit, the Knox Native Solution delivers a streamlined user experience without compromising security. Administrators benefit from the Knox Suite platform, which allows centralized and efficient management of secure devices, even across large enterprise fleets.
This innovation also simplifies the security evaluation process. Only updated apps need to undergo approval, a significant departure from previous methods that required entire devices to be re-certified after updates.
Tuncay Sandikci, Director of MX B2B at Samsung Electronics Germany, emphasized the importance of this certification. “We are honored to receive this certification from the BSI as proof of our commitment to meeting rigorous security standards and providing fortified mobile security solutions to a growing list of governments and enterprises worldwide. In an increasingly hyperconnected world, we remain dedicated to empowering all users with secure, privacy-driven experiences that put transparency and user choice at the forefront.”
Global impact and future expansion
The BSI certification cements Samsung’s leadership in secure mobile solutions, meeting top-tier government security standards. This success in Germany highlights the potential for Knox Native Solution to be adopted across global markets. Samsung plans to expand availability to other regions, ensuring organizations worldwide can access secure, reliable mobile communications solutions.
With Knox Native Solution, Samsung continues to redefine secure communication, offering a scalable and efficient solution for governments and enterprises seeking cost-effective, robust, and ready-to-deploy security.