BLOG -Presenting the next Samsung KNOX on Galaxy S6 edge+ and Galaxy Note 5

The recently launched Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ and Galaxy Note 5 will feature enhanced security platform by means of KNOX Active Protection (built into devices/out of the box) and My KNOX (app with simple/fast setup) to extra shelter thoughtful personal and work data.

The simplified Samsung KNOX platform offers key features to rise end-user productivity, IT administrator capabilities and support software developer expansibility.

Here’s a look at what’s new:

Increased productivity for End Users:

• KNOX Shared Devices– This allows enterprises to pool mutual devices among employees with a separate login.
• USB access inside container – Apps privileged the KNOX container can now use USB accessory peripherals, such as keyboards and mice.
• Change Active Directory password on or after device– Users can now change their Active Directory passwords from their devices instead of unbiased their PCs.
• S Pen inside container– Users can currently proceeds improvement of S Pen Air Command features inside the container.

More management controls for IT Admins:

• KNOX Mobile Enrollment improvements– IT admins be able to now register devices using near-field communication.
• Enterprise billing: IPv6 support – This apprise allows carriers using IPv6 networks to allow dual-APN split billing scenarios.
• VPN HTTP Proxy– Enables companies to contrivance HTTP proxies for their employees (i.e. web filtering, web usage tracking, etc.)

Further support for Developers:

• Programmable container types– IT admins can now select the KNOX container type for employee devices – Folder, Launcher or Card-style.
• NTP-based device time synchronization– ISV sellers can nowadays configure Network Time Protocol (NTP) server use by device.
• KNOX Standard SDK – Our Standard SDK now embraces new APIs to permit for purposes such as pin window control, edge screen setting control and others.
• KNOX Customization SDK– Our Customization SDK adds innovative structures for purposes such as moving the boot, shutdown animations, enhanced kiosk mode, and more.

Enhancements to the KNOX security platform:

• Audit log– KNOX audit skill sees MDFPP 2.0 standards and enables shareholders such as IT admin and examiners to review device audit logs to understand state of device and trigger appropriate action.
• FIPS compliant CCM– All cryptographic components used by KNOX CCM are now FIPS-140 II compliant.