Now that they have seduced half the world with their new mobile phone, Samsung wants to sneak in their Galaxy S3 Also in companies. IT managers do not like employees using their mobile phones to connect to corporate networks. risk of a data leak or they get a virus. But Samsung is going to release a version of its new terminal almost bombproof.
SAFE It is the acronym for Samsung Approved for Enterprise, but it also means SAFE in English. And that's the weapon Samsung wants to use to sell the Galaxy S3 to businesses. To put an end to their fears about the insecurity (which is more of a myth than a reality) and the fragmentation (that's true) of Android, the Galaxy S3 SAFE will come out with a series of security-oriented improvements.
Thus, it will endure AES-256 bit encryption to encrypt data flowing between the mobile phone and the corporate network. It also comes with VPN software to create secure virtual networks between both ends. It also includes a standard system called Mobile Device Management to simplify and deal with that fragmentation.
This special version of the Galaxy S3 will also support up to 338 policies of companies' technology departments. For comparison, the Galaxy S2 met only 95 of them. It also brings improved support for Microsoft Exchange Active SyncThe goal of all this is to allow user-purchased devices to be admitted to enterprise networks.
The Galaxy S3 SAFE will be available at major US carriers in July and we trust that it won't take much longer to cross the Atlantic and reach Europe.
In parallel, Samsung is going to launch a renovation program aimed at business customers who want to change their old fleet of mobiles for the new Galaxy S3.
All the details on the specific Samsung website.
Advanced security, compliance and management
With SAFE, Samsung is directly targeting the corporate environment as royal alternative to historical solutions in the sector. In scenarios of BYOD (Bring Your Own Device), where employees use their own smartphone, the Galaxy S3 SAFE offers a framework that reduces risk and facilitates frictionless adoption.
In addition to transit encryption, the Galaxy S3 SAFE enables Device and microSD encryption with AES-256, and supports enterprise VPN clients such as Junos Pulse, Cisco AnyConnect y BIG-IP Edge. The reinforced support for Exchange ActiveSync Improves critical features such as remote wipe, password policy, and sync management for mail, contacts, and calendar.
The 338 IT policies Compatible devices integrate with management platforms to apply consistent controls across the fleet, simplifying compliance and device governance. This allows IT teams to standardize security without giving up the flexibility of Android.
Samsung Knox: Dual Personal and Professional Profile
Platform Samsung Knox adds an essential layer: an isolated work environment or contenedor that separates professional data and apps from personal ones. At the startup level, technologies such as Secure Boot, TIMA (TrustZone-based Integrity Measurement Architecture) and Security Enhanced Android They reinforce the integrity of the system and the separation of sensitive information.
Inside the container, the company decides what authorized applications are available; it is used AES-256 encryption of data at rest and can be required VPN per appTo minimize leaks, actions such as screenshots and copy/paste are restricted within the corporate environment, keeping documents and communications secure.
Knox integrates with solutions MDM leaders like SAP Afaria, SOTI MobiControl, MobileIron y AirWatch for mass deployments, inventory, policies, and remote support. Collaborative features such as GroupCast o ShareShot make it easy to share presentations and images in meetings while maintaining the security controls established by IT.
Galaxy S3 SAFE and Knox enable organizations to adopt Android with strong encryption, granular control and productivity tools, aligning security, user experience and compliance requirements into a single offering.
