What is new in Knox 3.8
(released Nov 2021)
Advanced Access Control (AAC) enhancements
This release enhances AAC by adding a touch dynamics factor that uses commonly used keystroke pattern data to verify the authorized user of the device and the work profile.
Peripheral management
Developers can use the Knox SDK to develop applications for peripheral devices, such as barcode scanners. Currently, the SDK supports KOAMTAK USB scanner and BT scanner.
Device management
Developers of third-party (ISV) applications can use the Knox SDK to remap the XCover keys to perform a different operation from the one specified by the default settings.Past Knox release notes
What is new in Knox 3.7.1
(released Mar 2021)
Peripheral management
In addition to managing mobile devices, developers can use the Knox SDK to manage peripherals that are connected to devices. You can centrally automate the setup, monitoring, diagnostics, and control of peripherals in distributed locations.
Knox for Machine Learning Protection
Developers can use the Knox SDK to securely operate their own device-based ML model using the Knox ML platform, and get support from a Samsung inference engine in the device system level using the Knox ML service.
Device Management
You can now use KSP to configure hardware keys, touch sensitivity, default keyboards, power saving mode, Wi-fi, and other device settings.What is new in Knox 3.7
(released Dec 2020)
Separated apps
Some enterprises still need full control over a device, while enabling users to install third-party business apps. To achieve this, separated apps isolates third-party apps in a sandboxed folder which cannot intercommunicate with work apps or access confidential work data.
Deep settings customization
This release expands the list of deep settings introduced with Knox 3.4, delivering options to configure the side key settings, APN change disabling, and dual SIM management through the Knox Service Plugin.
Lock screen enhancements
Several customer-requested enhancements to the lock screen have been added, including admin lock on Knox license expiry, admin lock on maximum failed passwords, face unlock for work profile, and advanced access control for work profile.What is new in Knox 3.6
(released Aug 2020)
XCover Pro hardware keys
Get the most out of the new ruggedized Samsung XCover devices by customizing the XCover and Top hardware keys. The latest version of the Knox Service Plugin lets you set up advanced mappings or disable hardware key options.
Knox VPN enhancements
The Knox app enables many more advanced Knox VPN capabilities on Samsung Knox devices than the built-in Android VPN client. Profile Owner (PO) mode is now supported, enabling the same advanced Knox VPN capabilities from within a work profile.
Certificate authentication
Enhancements to the VPN over tethering feature allow Samsung Knox devices to verify that a laptop is owned by the device user. When the user connects a laptop to a Samsung Knox device via USB, the app validates the user certificate with allowed certificates identified by the IT admin.What is new in Knox 3.5
(released Feb 2020)
Improved and secure access to Wi-Fi
Enterprises can now set Wi-Fi roaming logic according to company needs for better connectivity and less interruption. IT admins can also configure enterprise devices to prevent unauthorized wireless network access.
Expanded customization settings
IT admins can now customize devices with greater control over features such as accessibility and connectivity, with new settings that allow for 2nd SIM control, and settings to show, hide, or gray out UI elements.
VPN over tethering
Our defense grade VPN security on mobile devices is now available to use on laptops. Mobile device users can now extend the VPN tunnel to their laptop through tethering, eliminating the need for a separate VPN.Knox 3.4
(released Aug 2019)
Deep settings customization
The Knox Service Plugin now provides zero-day device customization through settings such as biometrics and security, Wi-Fi and NFC control, location tracking, and status notifications.
DeX management
The Knox Service Plugin now provides zero-day configuration of DeX settings such as the launcher icon, welcome screen, DeX panel, suggested apps, mouse cursor, keyboard toolbar, and predictive text.
Remote attestation
Gain better insight into devices that are rooted or running unofficial firmware. Knox 3.4 provides better correlation of device results and enhanced device status diagnostics.Knox 3.3
(released Feb 2019)
Knox Dual DAR (Data-At-Rest)
Secure enterprise work data with two layers of encryption to provide protection to devices even while powered off or in an unauthenticated state.
Knox on DeX
Samsung DeX now includes a new feature to allow or restrict access using the Knox platform for added control and security.
Network Platform Analytics (NPA)
Gather analytics efficiently for long sessions. Configure Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM)-based NPA tools to receive network statistics while the network is active.Knox 3.2.1
(released Dec 2018)
Certificate provisioning
Manage certificates and keystores as an IT admin with updates to the Knox Certificate Provisioning class, where certificate installations no longer requires a user to unlock their device.
Separate input method editory (IME)
Allow for enhanced usability without compromising security with Knox keyboard security framework’s separate IME capabilities.
Reset password with token
Manage passwords with improvements for the password class, which has new APIs to support Android APIs and token authentication.Knox 3.2
(released Aug 2018)
DeX management features
We’ve released DeX-specific management features to allow enterprises to organize home screen apps in a preferred order, and set custom web shortcuts to open specific URLs.
Rich Communication Services (RCS) message capture
Knox 3.2 allows IT admins to capture RCS messages. For many industries, such as financial services, the ability to audit sent and received messages is required by law.
Improved device enrollment
Device enrollment is now even quicker with a special gesture performed in the setup wizard. Knox Mobile Enrollment provides a streamlined IMEI bulk provisioning service for enterprise devices.Knox 3.1
(released Mar 2018)
DeX management APIs
We've released new DeX-specific APIs, including the ability to add or remove app shortcuts, change the DeX loading screen, prevent certain apps from running, and more.
App Permission Monitor updates
App Permission Monitor alerts end users when apps attempt to access a predefined permission while running in the background. The Knox 3.1 SDK includes new management features for this functionality.
