What is SE for Android?

Samsung KNOX provides the benefit of enterprise data security while keeping personal information private: 

• The Samsung KNOX container delivers a distinct interface.

• Your personal apps, photos, emails, and texts are kept separate from the Samsung KNOX container. They are secure and private from enterprise IT administrators.

• IT administrators can access important corporate files and email inside the Samsung KNOX container on your device. 

• Samsung KNOX Apps allows you to easily and securely download business apps to the Samsung KNOX container. 

New versions of Knox are tied to a specific Android Operating System. Each time you upgrade your OS, Knox is also upgraded

For example, if you recently upgraded your device to Android Pie, your Knox version is also automatically upgraded to Knox 3.2.1. To check if your device is capable of a Knox upgrade. 

ㆍSecurity Enhancement - Protects device resources and data from unauthorized access

ㆍRuntime Protection & Encryption - inspect the core software of the OS. These checks ensure that requests to bypass device security are blocked and sensitive data is protected.

ㆍTrustzone Architecture - verifies the integrity of the kernel on a continuous basis

ㆍSecure/Trusted Boot and Hardware Root of Trust - ensures that the device boots only from an authorized kernel, and not from a hacked or rooted kernel