Microsoft and Samsung team up to boost work phone security

Microsoft and Samsung Team Up to Enhance Security for Samsung Galaxy Work Phones

Losing your work phone or leaving it unattended in a public place can be a nightmare for any business professional. Beyond the inconvenience of losing a device, the biggest concern is the sensitive company data stored on it falling into the wrong hands.

To tackle this critical security challenge, Microsoft and Samsung have joined forces to launch a powerful new solution designed to safeguard Samsung Galaxy smartphones used for work, no matter where your team is located.

What is On-Device Attestation and Why Is It a Game-Changer?

At the core of this partnership is on-device attestation, a groundbreaking security technology that acts like a digital security guard for your mobile device. This feature allows businesses to verify the integrity of a device’s hardware and software, ensuring it hasn’t been tampered with or compromised — right down to the foundational components.

Samsung contributes its renowned hardware security expertise through its Samsung Knox platform, while Microsoft adds robust endpoint management capabilities through Microsoft Intune. Together, they deliver a solution that helps businesses:

  • Confirm a device’s authenticity before granting access to sensitive resources
  • Prevent compromised or jailbroken devices from connecting to corporate networks
  • Protect business data even when devices are offline, as attestation doesn’t rely on network or cloud connectivity

Seamless Integration with Microsoft Intune for Unified Endpoint Management

This advanced security feature is integrated directly into Microsoft Intune, Microsoft’s leading unified endpoint management (UEM) platform. Intune enables businesses to manage and secure both corporate and personal devices from a central dashboard, simplifying device administration and compliance enforcement.

The new on-device attestation feature will roll out on select Samsung Galaxy smartphones and tablets, particularly those “Secured by Knox,” Samsung’s industry-leading security framework.

Why This Collaboration Matters for Your Business Security

In today’s hybrid and mobile work environments, your smartphone is much more than just a communication tool. It’s a gateway to your business’s critical data, emails, cloud apps, and confidential files.

Whether your employees work from home, on the road, or at a café, ensuring their devices are protected is essential to:

  • Prevent data breaches
  • Avoid costly downtime
  • Maintain compliance with security policies and regulations
  • Build employee trust and confidence in company IT

Thanks to Microsoft and Samsung’s collaboration, businesses can now rely on best-in-class device security that actively guards against tampering and ensures devices accessing corporate data are secure.

How We Can Help Secure Your Mobile Workforce

If your business uses Samsung Galaxy devices or is considering a mobile device management (MDM) strategy, this new security development offers significant benefits. We provide expert support in:

  • Implementing Microsoft Intune for unified device management
  • Securing Samsung devices with Knox and on-device attestation
  • Designing mobile security policies tailored to your organisation’s needs
  • Training employees on best practices for mobile device security

Protect Your Business Today with Microsoft and Samsung’s Latest Security Innovation

Don’t leave your mobile workforce vulnerable. Contact us to learn how you can take advantage of this new on-device attestation technology and strengthen your business’s mobile security posture.