Relution and Samsung Knox Native Solution

From standard smartphones to highly secure service devices: hardware-based encryption, digital identities, and centralized management for the public sector.

Governments, authorities, ministries, and public institutions face considerable IT security requirements. In particular, the processing of sensitive information with the confidentiality level VS-NfD requires the highest security standards. In the area of mobile devices in particular, this has often been associated with significant restrictions that have made even basic applications such as email use difficult.

This is exactly where Samsung Knox Native Solution (KNS) comes in: The solution enables the use of mobile devices in compliance with VS-NfD (German government classification) without compromising user-friendliness and efficient workflows. KNS is certified by the BSI and has been developed for processing classified information.

Apple indigo – VS-NfD-compliant security in the Apple ecosystem

While Samsung Knox Native Solution enables VS-NfD-compliant use in the Android ecosystem, Apple indigo provides a comparable security architecture for iPhone and iPad devices.

Apple indigo has also been certified by the BSI and developed in accordance with its specifications and stands for iOS Native Devices in Government Operations. Indigo is based on iOS and iPadOS and uses hardware-supported protection mechanisms to effectively prevent manipulation at the system level.

Only selected applications such as email and calendar are approved for the security level. This means that high security requirements can be met while still maintaining the familiar user interface, without additional hardware.

Samsung Knox Native: Combination of hardware and software

Samsung integrates the embedded Secure Element (eSE), which is built directly into the mobile devices. With the isolated security chip, personal and classified data can be encrypted and stored locally on the device in a tamper-proof manner.

With this hardware addition, Samsung transforms smartphones and tablets into highly secure work devices for people who handle confidential information, while also enabling the replacement of physical identification media.

Building on the hardware-based security of the eSE, Samsung Knox Native's Universal Credential Manager (UCM) provides the software layer that enables apps to securely access digital certificates and cryptographic keys. UCM acts as an interface between applications and isolated storage without the apps needing to know the physical location of the sensitive data.

This makes the platform particularly suitable for the public sector and companies that have to meet the highest security requirements while also making mobile working efficient.

Increased security: The combination of Relution and Samsung Knox Native

The combination of Relution's Mobile Device Management (MDM) with Samsung Knox Native combines centralized device management with hardware-based security at the highest level. Relution enables policy-compliant control, configuration, and monitoring of all end devices.

As a platform partner, Relution works closely with Samsung to optimize integration.

Conclusion: The perfect combination for the highest security requirements

The combination of Samsung's certified complete solution and Relution's MDM creates a security architecture of the highest standard.
The combination of hardware-based security architecture, encrypted identity management, and centralized, policy-compliant device management enables a continuous chain of protection – from hardware to administration.

This creates a powerful and practical platform for government agencies, ministries, public institutions, and KRITIS organizations that reliably combines security, compliance, and efficient mobile working.

Contact us to further develop your IT security strategy and manage your mobile devices securely and efficiently. Feel free to write to us at: sales@relution.io