Pre-installed in Galaxy S21 and higher models, Samsung Knox Vault combines a Secure Processor with a brand-new security memory chip to safely store and maintain the most important information1) in separated and isolated locations. The upcoming 2024 Galaxy A series will include Knox Vault pre-installed to protect PINs and user data with the exception of certain models such as A05. This technology has already been applied to Samsung Electronics’ 8K TVs and Smart Monitor M8 since 2023, and is CC EAL2) 6+ certified. Starting in 2025, Knox Vault will be more widely applied to Family Hub™ and other home appliances with 9-inch and 7-inch screens (such as refrigerators and washers), featuring a CC EAL5+ certified chipset.
Knox Vault provides an operating environment independent from Android OS on mobile devices and Tizen OS on TVs. This helps keep applications running safely within Knox Vault and protects user information against attacks that exploit security vulnerabilities in Rich OS, where user applications are installed.
We perform regular and prompt security updates. In close collaboration with Android OS, our chipset partners, and over 200 telecommunications operators around the world, we update security patches for billions of Galaxy devices when security vulnerabilities are detected. We work with over 1,000 partners to establish security standards for all Android devices, as well as security research communities to provide the most secure mobile experiences for users.
Starting January 2024, we expanded the security update warranty for Galaxy mobile devices to up to seven years.