What Samsung KNOX does

Samsung Knox is the enterprise mobile security and device-management platform developed by Samsung Electronics, a public company listed on the Korea Exchange. Launched in 2013 and headquartered in Suwon, South Korea, Knox provides hardware-rooted security for Samsung Galaxy devices, combining a Secure Processor and Knox Vault at the silicon level with software services including Knox Platform for Enterprise, Knox Mobile Enrollment, Knox Manage, Knox E-FOTA, Knox Asset Intelligence, Knox Capture, Knox Authentication Manager, and Knox Configure. The platform secures over 1 billion Samsung devices globally, actively manages 70 million+ devices, and supports 30,000+ businesses, with certifications spanning Common Criteria, SOC 2 Type 2, FIPS 140-2, ISO 27001, and alignment with HIPAA, GDPR, CJIS, and FISMA.

Knox Suite is the primary commercial packaging, sold as an annual subscription that bundles the core platform, enrollment, EMM, E-FOTA, and analytics into a single license, with an Essentials Plan and Enterprise Plan tier. The platform is also distributed via Galaxy Enterprise Edition device bundles (Galaxy S, Z, A, Tab S, and Rugged series) that include a one-year Knox Suite Enterprise Plan subscription and up to seven years of security maintenance releases, with US pricing set at parity with consumer devices. Go-to-market combines Samsung's direct enterprise sales team, a global network of authorized resellers and managed service providers, an e-commerce business store, the Knox Deployment Program, regional experience studios (Mumbai and Gurugram), and carrier partners such as AT&T. Revenue from professional services — Samsung Care+ for Business, Enterprise Technical Support, and Software Customization — is sold as an add-on.

Customer segments span enterprise IT, frontline workers, government and public sector (law enforcement, federal healthcare), regulated industries (financial services, healthcare), retail, manufacturing, hospitality, and SMB. Recent strategic priorities include expanding Knox as the security substrate for the Android XR ecosystem (Galaxy XR headset and smart glasses co-developed with Google), a multi-agent AI layer integrating Google Gemini and Perplexity AI, digital identity partnerships (CLEAR for US passports, Deutsche Telekom's Magenta Security Mobile.ID, Aliro 1.0 for building access), and Knox certification of Samsung monitors under Common Criteria.

Name

Samsung KNOX

Legal name

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

Website

https://samsungknox.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

Samsung Knox is the enterprise mobile security and device-management platform of Samsung Electronics, providing hardware-rooted security, EMM, and lifecycle services for Galaxy devices used by over 30,000 businesses and 70 million+ actively managed devices worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Enterprise Mobile Security

NAICS

Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) (561621), Telecommunications (517), Wired and Wireless Telecommunications (except Satellite) (5171)

SIC

Services-Services, Nec (8900), Communications Equipment, Nec (3669), Communications Services, Nec (4899)

akta.pro primary industry

Secure ICs, Smart Cards & Trusted Hardware (HDAHAAAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Secure Elements & Trusted Execution Processors (TPM/TEE/Crypto MCUs) (HDAHAJAK), Smart Home Device & Hub Hardening Services (HSAHAJAA), Card Readers & Authentication Tokens (Smart Card, NFC, OTP Keys) (HDACAFAK)

Keywords

• Mobile device security
• Enterprise mobility management
• Mobile device management
• Hardware security platform
• Endpoint security

Headquarters

HQ city

Suwon

HQ country

South Korea

HQ region

Asia

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Operations, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Knox Suite Subscriptions: Knox Suite is sold as an annual subscription license. Enterprise Edition devices come with a one-year Knox Suite - Enterprise Plan subscription included. After the initial period, customers can extend licenses by one or more years through resellers. The platform includes Knox Platform for Enterprise, Knox Mobile Enrollment, Knox Manage, Knox E-FOTA, Knox Asset Intelligence, and other services bundled together.
2. Galaxy Enterprise Edition Device Sales: Samsung generates revenue from selling Galaxy devices (Galaxy S Series, Galaxy Z Series, Galaxy A Series, Galaxy Tab S Series, Galaxy Rugged series) bundled with Knox Suite enterprise software. Enterprise Edition devices are sold at scale to corporate customers with pricing identical to consumer versions in the US market.
3. Professional Services: Samsung offers Samsung Care+ for Business (extended device coverage), Samsung Enterprise Technical Support (tier-3 premium support), and Samsung Software Customization Services (bespoke software and firmware modifications) as paid add-on services.
4. Google Workspace Discount Partnership: Samsung offers up to 50% discount on Google Workspace subscriptions bundled with Enterprise Edition device purchases, processed through AppXite, creating a value-added bundle for SMB customers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Samsung Knox is a hardware-rooted mobile security and enterprise device management platform built into Samsung Galaxy devices. It bundles government-grade device security (Knox Platform for Enterprise), bulk enrollment (Knox Mobile Enrollment), enterprise mobility management (Knox Manage), firmware update control (Knox E-FOTA), device analytics (Knox Asset Intelligence), and related services into the Knox Suite subscription, sold to enterprise and government customers worldwide.

Product overview

Samsung Knox is an enterprise mobile security and device management platform built by Samsung Electronics, offering a platform-plus-modules architecture that addresses the full lifecycle of enterprise mobile security — from chip-level hardware protection through device deployment, ongoing management, and fleet analytics. The platform is organized around the core Knox Platform for Enterprise (government-grade security), supplemented by specialized management services including Knox Mobile Enrollment (bulk device provisioning), Knox Manage (EMM/mobile fleet management), Knox E-FOTA (firmware update management), Knox Asset Intelligence (device analytics), Knox Capture (barcode scanning), Knox Authentication Manager (biometric credentials), and Knox Remote Support (remote troubleshooting). For device customization and fraud protection, Samsung offers Knox Configure (device rebranding) and Knox Guard (theft/fraud remote locking). These capabilities are bundled in Knox Suite (Essentials and Enterprise Plan tiers) and are available as standalone cloud services, on-premise deployment (Knox Platform for Enterprise On-Premise), and integrated into the Galaxy Enterprise Edition device bundles. The platform secures over 1 billion Samsung devices globally, manages over 70 million enterprise devices, and supports more than 30,000 businesses. Key platform-wide technologies include Knox Matrix (cross-device security synchronization), Knox Vault (hardware secure enclave), TrustZone, Real-Time Kernel Protection, and Secure Folder. The platform integrates with Android Enterprise, iOS, Windows, and ChromeOS management systems and is certified under Common Criteria (for monitors), SOC2 (cloud services), FIPS 140-2, Android Enterprise Recommended, and is compliant with GDPR, HIPAA, CJIS, and various government security frameworks.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Knox Suite: An all-in-one package to secure, deploy, and manage work devices covering every stage from setup to daily use.
• Knox Platform for Enterprise
• Knox Mobile Enrollment
• Knox Manage
• Knox E-FOTA
• Knox Asset Intelligence
• Knox Capture
• Knox Authentication Manager
• Knox Configure
• Knox Guard
• Galaxy Enterprise Edition
• Samsung Care+ for Business

Products and services

• Samsung Knox Suite All-in-one bundled solution combining Knox Platform for Enterprise, Knox Mobile Enrollment, Knox Manage, Knox E-FOTA, and Knox Asset Intelligence into a single annual subscription for end-to-end enterprise device security and management. Available in Essentials Plan and Enterprise Plan tiers, with a 90-day free trial supporting up to 30 devices.
• Knox Platform for Enterprise Government-grade security platform for Samsung devices providing chip-level Root of Trust verification, secure enclave isolation, and real-time device attestation to protect enterprise data. Available as a standalone license or bundled within Knox Suite.
• Knox Mobile Enrollment Bulk device enrollment service enabling IT administrators to automatically configure and enroll thousands of Samsung Galaxy devices into enterprise management systems right out of the box.
• Knox Manage Cloud-based enterprise mobility management (EMM) solution optimized for Samsung devices, providing cross-platform remote control and management of mobile fleets using close to 300 enterprise policies.
• Knox E-FOTA Enterprise firmware-over-the-air service enabling IT administrators to test, schedule, and deploy firmware updates across thousands of devices while checking software compatibility.
• Knox Asset Intelligence Data-driven device analytics solution that tracks device performance, boosts frontline productivity, and predicts and prevents device issues using usage data to extend the lifecycle of business devices.
• Knox Capture Enterprise-grade barcode scanning solution that transforms Samsung Galaxy devices into high-performance barcode scanners for field teams in logistics, retail, and warehouse operations.
• Knox Authentication Manager Biometric credential management solution enabling device unlock and instant auto-fill of credentials using facial recognition or biometrics for frontline workers.
• Knox Remote Support

Quantifiable outcome

• 7 years of security maintenance releases for flagship devices
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

AI capability13 records

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core, strategic and minor.

• CLEARcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 May 2026Samsung partnered with CLEAR, a US-based identity verification firm, to add passport-based digital ID to Samsung Wallet. The feature enables eligible US users to create verified credentials stored on-device using Samsung Knox security for use at TSA checkpoints (250+ airports) and select venues like BMO Stadium in Los Angeles. Users access credentials via fingerprint or PIN with on-device encryption.
• GooglecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 May 2026Google and Samsung unveiled first Android XR smart glasses at Google I/O 2026 with deep Gemini AI integration, designed as a smartphone companion device. Samsung handles hardware manufacturing while co-designing with eyewear brands Warby Parker and Gentle Monster. Scheduled for fall 2026 launch.
• Warby ParkerstrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 May 2026Warby Parker unveiled its first Intelligent Eyewear frame designed for all-day wear, built in partnership with Google and Samsung. Frames feature Gemini AI technology and work with Android XR to provide contextual, real-time assistance. The debut style uses ultra-lightweight flexible nylon in custom dark green with semi-translucent finish revealing integrated technology.
• GooglecoreTechnology or Integration · 28 April 2026Samsung Galaxy AI suite includes Google Gemini integration to streamline communication, information retrieval, and task management across business workflows. Samsung emphasizes enterprise-grade security through Samsung Knox with on-device processing options and admin controls ensuring corporate data remains within organizational custody.
• GooglecoreTechnology or Integration · 8 April 2026Samsung confirmed its Galaxy XR mixed-reality headset built on Google's Android XR platform will support Android Enterprise device management from launch. The device integrates with Samsung's Knox security platform and works with existing MDM solutions from Broadcom, SOTI, and Jamf. This enables enterprise XR deployment where Apple Vision Pro and Microsoft HoloLens have struggled.
• GooglecoreTechnology or Integration · 7 April 2026Google and Samsung introduced TapToShare, a new file transfer feature for Android 17 using NFC-triggered handshake with Quick Share handling the transfer. The system enables Android file sharing similar to Apple's AirDrop, developed through coordinated development between Google and Samsung across One UI 9, Google Play Services, and Android 17 beta files.
• Deutsche TelekomcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 February 2026Deutsche Telekom launched Magenta Security Mobile.ID, a unified mobile credential platform developed in collaboration with Samsung. The platform stores digital identities and certificates on Samsung devices' built-in secure element chips. Testing with Deutsche Telekom employees began in spring 2025 with commercial availability for European business customers from summer 2026, starting in the DACH region.
• Perplexity AIstrategicTechnology or Integration · 23 February 2026Samsung is integrating Perplexity AI into Galaxy devices creating a multi-agent AI ecosystem debuting on Galaxy S26 series. The system enables seamless AI interactions across apps orchestrated by Galaxy AI through voice commands like 'Hey Plex' while maintaining privacy through Samsung Knox. Samsung has also announced plans to launch Samsung Browser on Windows with Perplexity-powered agentic AI.
• AT&TminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 February 2026AT&T launched amiGO Jr. Phone, claiming to be the first carrier to offer a smartphone designed for children, developed in collaboration with Samsung. The device features Samsung Galaxy hardware with parental management features including location sharing, Safe Zones, and screentime controls through the free AT&T amiGO app. Available at $2.99/month.
• CiscostrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerSamsung's Dr. Jerry Park leads efforts to implement Zero Trust strategy for enterprise mobile security, with collaboration with partners like Cisco to enhance security solutions addressing increasing cybersecurity risks in mobile device usage for businesses.
• MicrosoftstrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerSamsung collaborates with Microsoft on Zero Trust enterprise security solutions, integrating Samsung Galaxy devices and Knox security platform into Microsoft's security ecosystem for enhanced enterprise protection.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Emerging players

• Zimperium: Zimperium provides mobile threat defense and mobile application security, competing with Knox's runtime protection and phishing defense capabilities. It serves as a third-party mobile security layer for enterprises not standardized on Samsung devices, positioning itself as complementary to Knox in mixed-device environments.
• Lookout: Lookout is a mobile security and mobile threat defense vendor competing with Knox Platform for Enterprise's security capabilities. Lookout focuses on mobile endpoint detection and response, phishing protection, and app risk analysis, overlapping with Knox Auto Blocker and Phishing App Risk Alert features.

Direct peers

• SOTI: SOTI is a cross-platform enterprise mobility management vendor that competes with Knox Manage and is explicitly listed by Samsung as an integration partner for Galaxy XR management. SOTI specializes in rugged and frontline worker device management, directly competing with Samsung's Galaxy Rugged and Tab Active series.
• Ivanti (MobileIron): Ivanti, which acquired MobileIron, is a unified endpoint management vendor competing with Knox Manage. Ivanti serves enterprises with cross-OS device management and is a recognized competitor in the MDM market where Knox Suite competes for enterprise contracts.
• Microsoft (Intune): Microsoft Intune is the dominant cross-platform enterprise mobility management solution and is bundled into Microsoft 365 enterprise agreements. Intune competes directly with Knox Manage and Knox Suite for mobile device management seats, with a significant pricing advantage due to bundling.
• Jamf: Jamf is a leading Apple-focused mobile device management vendor that also supports Android. Jamf directly competes with Knox Manage in the enterprise MDM market and is mentioned by Samsung as one of three MDM partners (alongside Broadcom and SOTI) supporting Galaxy XR headset management.
• VMware/Broadcom (Workspace ONE): VMware Workspace ONE (now under Broadcom) is a leading unified endpoint management platform competing directly with Knox Manage and Knox Suite. It serves large enterprises with cross-OS device management including iOS, Android, Windows, and ChromeOS, offering broader multi-platform reach than Knox's Samsung-centric stack.
• Google (Android Enterprise & Pixel Security): Google operates the Android Enterprise program and Android Enterprise Recommended validation that Knox depends on for its enterprise value proposition. Google also competes with Knox through its own Pixel devices with Titan M2 security chip, offering a competing hardware-rooted mobile security alternative on stock Android.

Broad incumbents

• Apple (iOS Security & Apple Business Manager): Apple competes directly with Samsung Knox in enterprise mobile through iOS security, Apple Business Manager, and Managed Apple IDs. Apple is the primary smartphone alternative for enterprise device fleets and competes with Knox for high-security government and regulated deployments where iPhone is mandated.
• CrowdStrike: CrowdStrike is a leading endpoint security platform expanding into mobile security through its Falcon platform. CrowdStrike competes with Knox for enterprise security budget, particularly in large enterprises consolidating mobile security into broader endpoint detection and response suites.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/samsung-knox
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Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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