Today, Samsung Electronics announced that as of April 30, 2014 the Galaxy S5 and Note 10.1 2014 Edition became the latest KNOX-embedded devices to have received Common Criteria (CC) certification from the National Information Assurance Partnership (NIAP).
Common Criteria certifies the design and implementation of security-sensitive products and provides assurance that the specification, implementation, and evaluation of each solution have been thoroughly analysed to meet the Common Criteria requirements. It assures that certified devices are independently evaluated and verified to meet fundamental security requirements specified in the Protection Profile and the certification is currently recognised across 26 countries globally through the Common Criteria Recognition Arrangement (CCRA).
Previous requirements already existed to protect traditional mobile devices and operating systems but as they became more and more vulnerable to ever-changing and increasingly intelligent forms of attack, a more robust standard was needed. The NIAP set up a new standard, Mobile Device Fundamentals Protection Profile (MDFPP), that includes over 80 essential core device security requirements, such as Key Management, Crypto Module, Device Encryption, WiFi Security, Screen Lock and Mobile Device Management (MDM).The MDFPP published in October 2013 addresses the security requirements of mobile devices for use in enterprise.
As a leading provider of Android devices, it is Samsung's mission to make the Android platform even more secure to lead the enterprise mobility market, said JK Shin, President and CEO, Head of IT & Mobile Communications Division at Samsung Electronics. This MDFPP CC certification is the culmination of Samsung's effort to provide customers with enhanced and independently verified security technologies. We are delighted that we can add both the Galaxy S5 and Note 10.1 2014 Edition to the list of Samsung mobile devices that are Common Criteria certified.
Along with CC certified security features, which include on-device encryption and secure data connectivity, Samsung Galaxy devices are also protected by Samsung KNOX - a holistic array of security enhancement from the hardware layer all the way to the application layer and KNOX security platform is built on the cryptographic module, which is CC certified. Thanks to this combination, both Samsung's enterprise customers and individual users will be able to enjoy safe, secure access to networks and high-value information assets both at work and at home, having the ability to carry and use one device for both business and personal use.
Beginning with the Galaxy S II's FIPS 140-2 certification of on-device cryptographic module, Samsung has been continuously validating its key cryptographic modules, and in Feb 2014, Galaxy S4, Note 3, Note Pro 12.2 became the first MDFPP CC certified devices in mobile industry. As of this writing Samsung is the only mobile device vendor to have MDFPP certified mobile devices.
About Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is a global leader in technology, opening new possibilities for people everywhere. Through relentless innovation and discovery, we are transforming the worlds of televisions, smartphones, personal computers, printers, cameras, home appliances, LTE systems, medical devices, semiconductors and LED solutions. We employ 286,000 people across 80 countries with annual sales of US$216.7 billion. To discover more, please visit www.samsung.com
About KNOX
Samsung KNOX is an Android-based solution for government and enterprise, designed to enhance the security of Android-powered mobile devices. Launched in 2013, it provides a comprehensive set of tools to deliver safe and secure mobile working - by protecting Android handsets from data leakages, malware and malicious attacks. For more information on Samsung KNOX visit: www.samsung.com/uk/knox
About Common Criteria Certification.
The Common Criteria certification evaluates a mobile device from the outside in, looking at where and how it will be used and then measuring it to see that it provides an adequate level of security for the stated purpose. Instead of focusing just on the cryptography, the evaluation looks holistically at the entire product, from development/creation to physical delivery to end use by the customer, in order to establish the chain of trust for the mobile device.
Today, almost all evaluations are performed against a set of requirements laid out in a document called a Protection Profile (PP). The PP states exactly what the mobile device must accomplish, such as requiring the user to log in with a password and enforcing parameters and consequences should the login fail (i.e., password requirements, failure scenarios, etc.). The overall evaluation ensures compliance against both the mobile device documentation as well as the mobile device itself to verify that stated requirements are met.
The Mobile Device Fundamentals Protection Profile (MDFPP) was developed by the National Information Assurance Partnership (NIAP). Under this baseline security definition for mobility, part of the FIPS 140-2 validations is also integrated, as per international specifications. The MDFPP is continually evolving, with updates being driven in large part through Samsung efforts, to better meet the needs of government users. Common Criteria evaluates not only encryption capabilities but also other components within the device, ensuring that it meets stated regulatory requirements and is secure as a whole.
Most recent headlines
11/12/2025
Dalet, a leading provider of cloud-native, end-to-end media workflow solutions, ...
06/12/2025
In a live broadcast from the Reagan National Defense Forum, L3Harris Chair and CEO Christopher Kubasik joined Morgan Brennan on CNBCs Closing Bell: Overtime. Ku...
06/12/2025
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. A new survey from Pixitmedia by Datacore revealed a major shift in the Media & Entertainment industry in media archiving, with 85% of resp...
06/12/2025
HACKENSACK, N.J. LiveU has announced that the national public broadcaster Czech Television has completed one of the largest LiveU live production deployments fo...
06/12/2025
NEW YORK The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS) presented the Excellence in Production Technology Emmy Award to NASA+ and Dr. Tom Leight...
05/12/2025
2025 Sports Broadcasting Hall of Fame: Curt Gowdy Jr. - Master Storyteller, Nati...
05/12/2025
SVG Sit-Down: Veritone's Sean King on the Power of Mining Video, Audio DataThe company's Data Refinery offers users total control and governance over da...
05/12/2025
Platinum White Paper: Inside the Nashville Predators' Unified, Flexible, Sca...
05/12/2025
Netflix Reaches Agreement To Acquire Warner Bros. Following Planned WBD SplitThe deal does not include WBDs sports assets like TNT Sports (US, UK, LatAm), Euros...
05/12/2025
FOX Sports Returns to Indianapolis for Primetime Broadcast of Big Ten Championsh...
05/12/2025
SVG Summit 2025 Preview: Digital Engagement & Monetization Workshop Tackles the ...
05/12/2025
Atlanta United Lights Up New Emory Healthcare Studio With First Live Broadcast f...
05/12/2025
As Messi Takes the Pitch, MLS, Apple, NEP Roll Out Largest MLS Cup Production Ev...
05/12/2025
ESPN Enters College Football's Most Intense Month With Elevated Workflows fo...
05/12/2025
It's about that time! Awards season is in full swing, and the Film Independe...
05/12/2025
Every year, Spotify Wrapped offers a personalized look back at the audio that defined your year. It's a snapshot of your listening habits, designed to tell ...
05/12/2025
In 2025, Spotify's EQUAL, GLOW, and RADAR programs celebrated women, LGBTQIA , and emerging artists who turned moments into milestones. From breaking record...
05/12/2025
In our latest blog, we explain how Wi-Fi 7 rollouts can drive consumer loyalty with value-add services such as consumer cybersecurity. We also explore how this ...
05/12/2025
LOS ANGELES Netflix announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire the assets of Warner Bros. for $82.7 billion....
05/12/2025
NEW YORK Nielsens Gracenote has launched Gracenote Content Connect, a new ad platform that provides agencies, brands, supply-side platforms (SSPs) and demand-si...
05/12/2025
NEW YORK In an most important update to the workings of deal-based programmatic advertising, IAB Tech Lab has released version 1.0 of its Deals API for public c...
05/12/2025
NEW YORK Pass the turkey. Pass the stuffing. Pass the cranberry sauce. All are common requests of Americans celebrating Thanksgiving Day with family and f...
05/12/2025
NEW YORK Iris, the new cloud-connected camera control platform, has officially launched with features that turn virtually any PTZ camera into a software-connect...
05/12/2025
HOLLYWOOD, Calif. Netflix announced today that it has entered into an agreement to acquire the assets of Warner Bros. for $82.7 billion....
05/12/2025
NEW YORK Iris, the new cloud-connected camera control platform, has officially launched with features that turn virtually any PTZ camera into a software-connect...
05/12/2025
WASHINGTON The Federal Communications Commission has approved AT&T's $1.02 billion acquisition of spectrum from UScellular in a decision that was issued sho...
05/12/2025
The Best Coldplay Songs: 21 Tracks That Shoot for the Stars From Yellow to Viva La Vida, Fix You to Paradise, this playlist goes back to the start.
December ...
05/12/2025
Zafris Lecture Series Brings Nabil Ayers to Berklee The 32nd annual James G. Zafris Distinguished Lecture series was held on Thursday, November 13, with guest...
05/12/2025
Back to All News
Netflix Unveils the First Look for Land of Sin' - Premier...
05/12/2025
Introducing New Perks to Help You Get Even More from LinkedIn Premium Published on Dec 5, 2025 Categories: Company News, Product News
LinkedIn Corporate Co...
05/12/2025
Friday 5 December 2025
A new Game of Thrones Tale: Official trailer for Sky Exc...
05/12/2025
Back to All News
Don Lee, Lee Jin-uk, and Lalisa Manobal to Star in Netflix Act...
05/12/2025
Tis the season of giving once again and this year we've taken our Give Back Fridays' concept and turned it on its head.
In the autumn we were approach...
05/12/2025
Brayden Gogis doesn't remember a time when he wasn't completely fixated on games in all forms. In preschool, when they asked us to dress up as what we ...
05/12/2025
The Grinch steals the spotlight as the theme for The Late Late Toy Show 2025
Tune in tonight at 9:35pm on RT One and worldwide on RT Player
#LateLateToyShow...
05/12/2025
RT Announces New Presenters of Flagship News Programmes
New RT Six One News co-presenter Tommy Meskill
Sarah McInerney & Justin McCarthy join Morning Ir...
04/12/2025
ToolsOnAir Blackmagic Design HyperDeck Event Presets for just:in mac pro 2025 & ...
04/12/2025
ToolsOnAir AJA Ki Pro Event Presets for just:in mac pro 2025 & just:in linux
More Details:Starting with version 5.5, both just:in mac pro and just:in linux sol...
04/12/2025
Wangu Kanuri from Kenya and Godwin Asediba from Ghana are two of this years finalists for Thomsons Young Journalist of the Year Award. The pair are runners-up i...
04/12/2025
SVG Sit-Down: ProximaVision's Claudio Lisman on Why Tethered Drones Could Be...
04/12/2025
SVG Campus Shot Callers: Imry Halevi, Senior Associate Director of Athletics, Co...
04/12/2025
Platinum White Paper: LiveU Lightweight Sports Production: A Step Change in Spor...
04/12/2025
London to Riyadh: DAZN brings the boxing glamour to new production levels for Be...
04/12/2025
Analysis: Paramount bets on the battering ram' with Champions League play By Callum McCarthy, Editor-at-Large
Tuesday, December 2, 2025 - 10:12
Print ...
04/12/2025
Space City Home Network Launches SCHN DTC App for Astros and RocketsThe Rockets and Astros were previously the lone NBA and MLB teams without a DTC appBy Jason...
04/12/2025
SVG Summit 2025 Preview: Content Workflows Workshop Spotlights Evolution of Spor...
04/12/2025
New Sponsor Spotlight: Geotech's Patrick Wambold On the Unreal Engine Revolu...
04/12/2025
Curt Gowdy Jr. - Master Storyteller, Nationally and RegionallyBy Jason Dachman, Editorial Director, U.S.
Thursday, December 4, 2025 - 1:52 pm
Print This Sto...
04/12/2025
(L-R) Rebecca Lichtenfeld, Mohammadreza Eyni, Sara Khaki, and Judith Helfand att...
Today, Samsung Electronics announced that as of April 30, 2014 the Galaxy S5 and Note 10.1 2014 Edition became the latest KNOX-embedded devices to have received Common Criteria (CC) certification from the National Information Assurance Partnership (NIAP). 
