Samsung Electronics has obtained an international security certification for its smart monitors for the first time. It said on Tuesday that its security solution Samsung Knox, installed in 2026 smart TVs and smart monitors, has received Common Criteria (CC) certification. CC certification is an international standard that evaluates the security of information protection products, and is mutually recognised by 36 countries worldwide. This is the first time in the industry that a smart monitor has obtained CC certification.

Samsung Electronics has applied Samsung Knox to smart TVs since 2015 and has maintained CC certification for 12 years. The certification scope has now been expanded to include smart monitors. The certification was obtained through verification of three core security functions of Samsung Knox.

The functions include SIM (System Integrity Monitor), which monitors kernel integrity in real time; WBS (Web Browser Security), which blocks access to phishing sites when using a web browser; and UEP (Unauthorized Execution Prevention), which prevents unauthorised execution by verifying the signatures of executable files.

In addition to these three items, Samsung Knox has a multi-layer security structure. TrustZone, a hardware-based independent secure area, separates and protects the inside of the device, and Knox Vault stores sensitive information separately in a security chip. Knox Matrix, which centrally manages security status across devices, is also installed. Knox Vault is applied to Neo QLED 8K and M9 and M8 monitors, and Knox Matrix is applied to all TV and monitor models from 2024 onward.

Son Tae-yong (손태용), a vice president at Samsung Electronics' Visual Display Business, said, "This certification has recognised that smart TVs and smart monitors with Samsung Knox provide the highest level of security environment." He added, "We will continue to proactively respond to the changing digital environment and continuously advance security technologies so that customers can use our products with peace of mind."