Samsung Sets a New Standard for TV Security with FIPS 140-3 Certification – Samsung Newsroom Latin America

Samsung CryptoCore, Samsung’s encryption engine, provides enhanced data security across all of the company’s displays.

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. today announced that its proprietary cryptographic module Samsung CryptoCore⁽¹⁾received a prestigious FIPS 140-3 certification⁽²⁾ from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). This certification underscores Samsung’s commitment to providing industry-leading security and data protection to users. Smart TV.

“As home entertainment systems become increasingly interconnected, it is critical for technology companies to protect the personal data that enables the seamless connectivity so many people enjoy,” said Youngjae Kim, executive vice president and head of Visual Display Research and Development Group. at Samsung Electronics. . “By integrating FIPS 140-3 certified CryptoCore into our smart TVs, Samsung is taking another step forward in protecting home entertainment and ensuring that our users can freely experience the value of our products.”

Starting in 2025, Samsung CryptoCore will be fully integrated into the Tizen OS.⁽³⁾operating system Smart TV Samsungwhich will improve the security of key products such as TVs, monitors and digital signage. With Samsung CryptoCore built into Tizen OS, personal data associated with Samsung accounts will be securely encrypted, SmartThings authentication data will be protected from external hacking threats, and content viewed on TVs will receive enhanced copyright protection.

Since 2015, Samsung has equipped its Smart TVs with the Samsung Knox system.⁽⁴⁾Common Criteria (CC) certified security platform.⁽⁵⁾ for 10 years in a row. But with the new FIPS 140-3 certification, Samsung has further strengthened its protection against hacking and data leakage by proactively protecting personal information with advanced encryption technology.

Recognized by the governments of 10 countries.⁽⁶⁾FIPS 140-3 certification requires rigorous testing of cryptographic modules to ensure their security, integrity, and reliability. What this means for users is that Samsung Smart TVs offer advanced protection against privacy violations, allowing them to enjoy content, connect smart devices, and interact with IoT services securely and seamlessly.

(1) Samsung CryptoCore is a software library that encrypts and decrypts data during transmission and storage.

(2) Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) 140-3 covers security requirements for cryptographic modules.

(3) Operating system Tizen 9.0.

(4) Samsung Knox brings privacy protection to its Smart TVs with features like Tizen OS monitoring, phishing website blocking, and Knox Vault. Knox Vault is only available on the QN900D and QN800D.

(5) Common Criteria (CC) certification is a global security standard recognized by 31 countries for the integrity of IT products.

(6) Recognized in the USA, Canada, Great Britain, Germany, France, South Korea, Japan, Singapore, Australia and New Zealand.