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By Samsung Newsroom
Samsung is committed to advancing health research by collaborating with leading institutions worldwide. Through these partnerships, the company explores innovative technologies and new perspectives on wellness to drive transformational progress in health and wellness.
As part of its Open Innovation Initiative, Samsung works with top universities and academic hospitals to build a digital health ecosystem. This initiative supports the development of next-generation digital health solutions that enhance healthcare, deepen our understanding of the mind-body connection, and maximize the wellness potential of personal devices. Its partnership with Brigham and Women’s Hospital focuses on understanding resilience and frailty to create more personalized health insights. While work with Tulane University School of Medicine, Samsung employs the Galaxy Watch’s BioActive sensor to track cardiovascular disease indicators.
By leveraging its cutting-edge technology and vast data resources, Samsung enables researchers worldwide to gain deeper insights into key health pillars, including resilience and recovery, heart health, sleep, and the mind-body connection. By continuously innovating and collaborating with leading research institutions, Samsung aims to bridge the gap between technology and healthcare. Thought its advanced wearables, data-driven insights, and commitment to research, we are shaping the future of health and wellness, empowering individuals to take greater control of their wellbeing, while fueling the next generation of virtual, connected care.
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By Samsung Newsroom
Samsung Electronics today announced that its proprietary cryptography module, Samsung CryptoCore,1 has earned the prestigious FIPS 140-3 certification2 from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). This certification underscores Samsung’s commitment to providing industry-leading security and data protection for Smart TV users.
“As home entertainment systems become more connected, it becomes critical for technology companies to safeguard the personal data that enables the seamless connectivity enjoyed by so many,” said Yongjae Kim, Executive Vice President and Head of the R&D Team, Visual Display Business at Samsung Electronics. “By integrating the FIPS 140-3-certified CryptoCore into our Smart TVs, Samsung is taking our commitment to secure home entertainment a step further and ensuring that our users can freely experience the value of our products.”
Beginning in 2025, Samsung CryptoCore will be fully integrated into Tizen OS,3 Samsung’s Smart TV operating system, enhancing the security of key products such as TVs, monitors and digital signage. With Samsung CryptoCore embedded in Tizen OS, personal data linked to Samsung accounts will be securely encrypted, SmartThings authentication information will be protected from external hacking threats and content viewed on TVs will benefit from enhanced copyright protection.
Since 2015, Samsung has equipped its Smart TVs with Samsung Knox,4 a security platform that has earned Common Criteria (CC) certification5 for 10 consecutive years. But with its newly acquired FIPS 140-3 certification, Samsung has strengthened its defenses against hacking and data breaches even further, proactively protecting personal information with advanced encryption technology.
Recognized by governments in 10 countries,6 the FIPS 140-3 certification requires comprehensive testing of cryptographic modules to ensure their security, integrity and reliability. For users, this means Samsung Smart TVs offer cutting-edge protection against privacy breaches, allowing them to enjoy their content, connect smart devices and engage with IoT services securely and without concerns.
1 Samsung CryptoCore is a software library that encrypts and decrypts data during both transmission and storage.
2 Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) 140-3 covers the security requirements for cryptographic modules.
3 Tizen OS 9.0.
4 Samsung Knox provides privacy protection on its Smart TVs through features like Tizen OS Monitoring, Phishing Site Blocking and Knox Vault. Knox Vault is available only on the QN900D and QN800D models.
5 Common Criteria (CC) certification is a global security standard recognized by 31 countries for IT product integrity.
6 Recognized in the United States, Canada, UK, Germany, France, South Korea, Japan, Singapore, Australia and New Zealand.
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By Samsung Newsroom
Start Date Sep 10, 2024 - Sep 10, 2024
Location Samsung Seoul R&D Campus
Samsung Electronics will hold the "8th Samsung Security Tech Forum (SSTF)" at Samsung Electronics Seoul R&D Campus on September 10.
The forum will be held under the theme of "Security with GenAI: Safeguarding the Future with Generative Intelligence".
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By Samsung Newsroom
Samsung Electronics today announced that Samsung Knox, the trusted security solution integrated into its 2024 TVs, has achieved Common Criteria (CC) certification ahead of product launch.
The CC certification stands as a global benchmark, acknowledged by 31 countries1 worldwide, for assessing the security integrity of IT products. Samsung has now achieved 10 consecutive years of CC certification for Samsung Knox, a top-tier security solution for its TVs that has continued to improve year over year. This year, Samsung Knox demonstrates its global security excellence with validation before the 2024 TVs are available to consumers on the market.
“As our daily lives become even more connected, Samsung understands the fundamental need that customers have for the privacy and security of their personal information,” said Yongjae Kim, Executive Vice President of Visual Display Business at Samsung Electronics. “With this in mind, we’re proud to have achieved 10 consecutive years of CC certification for Samsung Knox on our TVs, based on the continual strengthening of our security measures and standards.”
The CC exists to ensure consistent and rigorous integrity evaluation standards for IT products and continues to improve the efficiency of evaluation and certification. With improved evaluation and consistent standards, the CC aims to bolster confidence in the security of certified IT products. The CC certification comprises of a Protection Profile (PP) and a Security Target (ST). Samsung Knox has successfully met the ST and achieved the standards for the CC.
The CC certification underscores three core security features of Samsung Knox:
Tizen OS Monitoring: Samsung Knox actively detects potential hacking threats in real time, flagging any unauthorized changes in critical sectors of Tizen OS, the core of Samsung TVs. Phishing Website Blocking: Samsung Knox verifies web pages accessed by users, preemptively blocking any phishing sites to safeguard user data and privacy. Enhanced Personal Information Protection: Samsung Knox ensures seamless protection of users’ sensitive personal data through a secure connection with Samsung Knox Vault, a dedicated processor for security functions.2
For more information on Samsung’s 2024 TV lineup, please visit: samsung.com.
1 Australia, Austria, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, Ethiopia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Israel, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Pakistan, Poland, Qatar, Republic of Korea, Singapore, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Turkey, United Kingdom and United States.
2 Exclusive to QN900D and QN800D models.
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By Samsung Newsroom
Start Date Aug 22, 2023 - Aug 22, 2023
Location Samsung Seoul R&D Campus
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