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Samsung KNOX for Android Protects Your Phone From Malware Attacks

Nov 08, 2013 10:30 AM EST

November 30th is National Computer Security Day and a laptop is stolen every 53 seconds. Samsung KNOX for Android offers enterprise data protection from malware attacks. Samsung KNOX Android platform is ideal for enterprise deployment. Android user’s personal apps and data information are private. The technology offers a better way for the enterprise to manage BYOD. Samsung KNOX for Employees integrates a dual-persona platform for work and personal user. There are a variety of enterprise features for Samsung KNOX.

Concern and Trust within national security has had dramatic effects. The management within enterprise organizations and required increased security for operations, as well personal effects have been a concern. A lot of the changes also result due to our economic recovery, corporate governance and regulations. It's critical that organizations still must continue and learn to adapt, thrive and grow in these circumstances. Technology's role is critical as an enabler.

The Samsung KNOX Container was designed to reassure personal applications and data are safe from the users work environment by keeping it separated. Samsung KNOX for Partners allows companies to create enterprise grade mobile applications. Customizable Secure Boot and ARM® TrustZone®-based Integrity Measurement Architecture enables platform security. The platform also has built-in Security Enhancements for Android access controls.

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Enterprise companies still are hesitant when it comes to BYOD security issues. Those that have the right plan and choose strategies are able to minimize risk. There are challenges with the present BYOD approach. BYOD has issues meeting security standards and organizations are tight on allowing employees to use devices for personal use. BYOD and Analytics work well together. By using Android mobile devices, the results should drive revenues, improve or create strategies and solve problems. The data that can be leveraged competitively benefits well. There is competition aggressively with mobility initiatives. BYOD is an enabler to achieve tangible business benefits. 

Today we have millions of mobile devices available on market. With employees expectations of using BYOD employers should further embrace the devices within the organization and choose the right BYOD strategy. Companies that recognize the value of mobility as an enabler of business transformation to drive greater efficiency, agility and customer engagement within their organizations are poised for growth.

The Android eco-system applications delivers enterprise-grade security for data storage. Through the ecosystem no application development is required. Samsung KNOX gives application developers the convenience of not requiring them to develop enterprise features. There are currently over 4,000 different Android devices available in the mobile market. The majority do not have encryption. Gartner recommends devices should be using Android 4.0 and higher.

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