Smartphones today have come a long way by becoming a mere communication device. They hold some of our most valuable information, this includes personal ID; financial statements; location and health data; private and professional conversations; App usage and more. While this data may vary from user to user, some of it will certainly be on every smartphone user’s phone.
This development of smartphones has also made hackers aware that these devices can serve as entry points to users’ identities, finances and personal accounts. As a result, they amplify their attacks on mobile devices through malware, phishing, and other dangerous techniques. Hence it has become important to keep the data on the smartphone safe and secure. samsungDr Seungwon Shin, Vice President and Head of Security, spoke about the company’s commitment to smartphone data security during a recent media round table.
“At Samsung, security is at the heart of every decision we make, from the second we start planning a new product by the time it hits the shelves. Instead of keeping people locked in a closed ecosystem, we stand for openness. Openness doesn’t put us at greater risk. It makes us stronger and provides the best, safest experiences. And we know full well that openness is the only way to get people to work To keep them safe at every step, protect what matters most to them and give them complete control over their privacy,” Shin said.
‘Starting with Safety’
Shin said there can be no privacy without strong security. “The only way to truly protect users’ privacy is to ensure that their data never falls into the wrong hands. So everything we do is to keep them and their information safe. And why are we constantly innovating? We have been and are partnering with companies and people we know and trust to add additional layers of security and provide the best possible security,” Shin said.
He then went on to explain how Samsung’s collaborations with various companies aim to strengthen the digital experience of its users. “Samsung believes there is strength in collaboration and is leading the industry in creating a secure digital experience by partnering with trusted companies such as Google, chipset makers and mobile operators to create the highest standards for security , and ensures that our users get security updates as quickly as possible,” he elaborated. For those unaware, Samsung now offers four generations of One UI and Android OS upgrade for select Galaxy devices.
Knox, Tigris and “Safety for All”
Shin then talked about how Samsung ties the security of software and apps to the device’s hardware. Giving examples, he talked about Knox, Samsung’s security solution. “Noe began as an enterprise security solution, and quickly evolved into a holistic defense-grade security platform that provides complete end-to-end protection for consumers and businesses alike throughout the lifecycle of our products. is,” he said. ,Knox Vault Provides an additional layer of security for important information such as biometric authenticators and cryptographic keys. it connects us secure processor With a new secure memory chip to isolate sensitive data from the rest of the device, including its OS, so that it never falls into the wrong hands.” Shin also mentioned TEEgris, an operating system for security, which it claims The company allows partners to use hardware cryptography, encryption and access control for a secure app experience.
Concluding the round table, Shin delivered an important message for Samsung device users: “Samsung’s responsibility for protecting consumers doesn’t end once it’s in the hands of consumers. We give them control over their data with a privacy dashboard.” Which gives them complete visibility into who has access to their data and how it is being used and let them share their personal information on their own terms with Private Share.” As a closing remark.
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