Samsung Electronics has obtained Common Criteria (CC) certification for its proprietary security solution, 'Samsung Knox,' applied to its 2026 smart TVs and smart monitors. By extending the security certification system established in its TV product line to smart monitors, the company is being praised for broadening security standards for display devices used in both home and work environments.

Samsung Electronics announced on the 13th that its security solutions for 2026 smart TVs and smart monitors have received CC certification. CC certification is an international standard framework that evaluates the security of products requiring information protection functions, and it is a certification system mutually recognized by 36 countries.

A notable aspect of this certification is the smart monitor. Samsung Electronics has been receiving certification for applying Samsung Knox to its smart TVs since 2015 and has maintained CC certification for 12 consecutive years through this year. With smart monitors being included in the certification for the first time in the industry, the scope of security application has been expanded beyond content consumption devices to encompass all screen devices frequently used for work and personal information.

During the certification process, the core functions of Samsung Knox were verified. The evaluation criteria included 'SIM (System Integrity Monitor),' which verifies kernel integrity in real-time; 'WBS (Web Browser Security),' which blocks access to phishing sites while using a web browser; and 'UEP (Unauthorized Execution Prevention),' which blocks the execution of unauthorized programs by checking executable file signatures. In essence, the assessment was conducted with a focus on threat response features that users can actually experience.

Samsung Electronics explained that it also applies a multi-layered security structure, including 'Trust Zone,' a hardware-based independent security zone; 'Knox Vault,' which stores sensitive information on a separate security chip; and 'Knox Matrix,' which manages the security status of devices together. Knox Vault is applied to Neo QLED 8K and M9 and M8 monitors, while Knox Matrix will be included in all TV and monitor models released after 2024.

As display devices evolve beyond simple screens to handle account logins, web browsing, and personalized services, security is becoming a selection criterion on par with performance. With this certification, Samsung Electronics is expected to expand its security competition, which has traditionally been TV-centric, to include smart monitors, and accelerate its response to protecting personal information in connected device environments.