Pioneering Mobile Device Security: Samsung and Microsoft
In a transformative development for enterprise mobile device security, Samsung and Microsoft has unveiled a partnership, boasting an industry first on-device, mobile hardware-backed device attestation solution. This strategic collaboration brings together two global technology giants in an effort to increase security and flexibility for both business-owned and personal mobile devices.
This revolutionary approach in device security ensures that devices are not compromised and verifies their identity and health. Samsung Galaxy devices, bolstered with Microsoft Intune protection, now provide an extra layer of security. This innovation offers a reassurance for enterprises, thwarting compromised devices from gaining access to sensitive data.
The Importance of Device Attestation
Device attestation is a critical aspect of the Zero Trust security model, a framework that assumes breach, verifies explicitly, and provides least privilege access. Given the changing work habits, evolving cyber threats, and increasing demands from regulated industries, device attestation has become increasingly essential.
The Samsung Microsoft partnership aims to facilitate the implementation of Zero Trust, enforcing end-to-end security, from apps to the network and the device itself, regardless of device ownership and enrollment. According to KC Choi, EVP and Head of Global Mobile B2B Team, MX Business at Samsung Electronics, this partnership “is paving the way for the future of enterprise device security and democratizing the means for businesses to better protect their information.”
The Impact of the Samsung and Microsoft Partnership
Samsung’s global leadership in smartphone manufacturing and the success of its Knox security platform, which is relied upon by over 30,000 businesses in 110 markets, is complemented by Microsoft’s industry-leading position in unified endpoint management software. This potent combination of two industry giants leads to the creation of the first mobile hardware-backed device attestation bridging the consumer and work world.
The Benefits for Enterprises and End Users
The joint Samsung-Microsoft solution allows enterprises to verify a device’s integrity and allow access to the corporate system, irrespective of the device’s managed or unmanaged status. According to Michael Wallent, CVP Microsoft Security — Management, “With this partnership, we are committed to continuous innovation that will ensure the most security-minded organizations have the best possible mobile device protection.”
This innovation is not only a game-changer for IT managers in regulated organizations, who can now adopt a BYOD policy with additional protection, but also for users. This solution provides better user experiences, increases worker productivity, and simplifies administration.
Samsung and Microsoft Prepare for a Future of Zero Trust.
The Samsung Microsoft partnership signals an exciting shift in mobile device security, offering robust solutions for today’s complex enterprise landscape. Their revolutionary on-device attestation solution is not only a breakthrough for businesses but also an enabler for employees to bring their personal devices to work safely and securely.
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