Samsung Knox Vault is a hardware-based security solution designed to safeguard your most sensitive data—like PINs, passwords, biometrics, and cryptographic keys—from both software and hardware attacks.
🔸 Key Features of Knox Vault:
- Secure Processor & Secure Memory: Isolated from the main application processor and OS, Knox Vault includes its own dedicated security chip to prevent physical and software tampering.
- Tamper Detection: If intrusion is detected (e.g., voltage glitch or laser attack), Knox Vault self-destructs sensitive data.
- End-to-End Encryption: Ensures that biometric data and secure keys never leave the secure zone unprotected.
- Certification: Complies with Common Criteria (CC) EAL5+, a high global standard for hardware security.
🔐 Used For:
- Samsung Pass
- Samsung Wallet
- Secure Boot and firmware validation
- Storing cryptographic keys, biometrics, and payment data
🔄 Knox Vault vs. Knox Vault Matrix: What’s the Difference?
| Feature | Samsung Knox Vault | Knox Vault Matrix |
|---|---|---|
| Launched | ~2021 (with Galaxy S21) | 2024 (Galaxy S24 series) |
| Scope | Device-level security | Multi-device security |
| Architecture | Secure processor + memory in device | Distributed trust + AI-driven validation |
| Main Focus | Protect sensitive data on one device | Build a trusted network of secure devices |
| Ideal For | Biometric & crypto key protection | Future-proof ecosystem-wide security |