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Samsung's Robot Vacuum Cleaner and Bespoke AI Refrigerators Secure Top Cybersecurity Label

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Samsung's latest robot vacuum cleaner and Bespoke AI Refrigerator have achieved the highest "Standard" grade in KISA's Certification of IoT Cybersecurity, securing the BSI IT Security Label through the Korea-Germany Mutual Recognition Arrangement. This milestone marks the first time a product has received the label under the new agreement. The products feature enhanced security technologies, including Samsung Knox, Knox Matrix Trust Chain, and Knox Vault, to protect against digital threats and ensure user data security.

Key Takeaways:

  • Samsung's robot vacuum cleaner and Bespoke AI Refrigerator are the first products to receive the BSI IT Security Label through the Korea-Germany Mutual Recognition Arrangement.
  • The products achieved the highest "Standard" grade in KISA's Certification of IoT Cybersecurity (CIC), which evaluates products in categories such as robot vacuums, smart home cameras, and connected appliances.
  • The BSI IT Security Label is granted to products that pass KISA's Certification of IoT Cybersecurity, which is evaluated in three levels: Lite, Basic, and Standard.
  • The robot vacuum cleaner and refrigerators feature Samsung Knox, Knox Matrix Trust Chain, and Knox Vault to protect against digital threats and ensure user data security.
  • Knox Matrix Trust Chain monitors the security status of all interconnected SmartThings devices to detect and prevent potential breaches.
  • Knox Vault stores sensitive user data, such as personal information and authentication credentials, in a physically isolated secure chip.
  • Samsung's robot vacuum cleaner and Bespoke AI Refrigerator are the only products to hold the highest "Standard" grade in KISA's Certification of IoT Cybersecurity.
  • The products were showcased at IFA 2025 in Berlin, along with other innovations in AI and home appliance connectivity.

Statistics:

  • 100%: The percentage of Samsung's robot vacuum cleaner and Bespoke AI Refrigerator that achieved the highest "Standard" grade in KISA's Certification of IoT Cybersecurity.
  • 3: The number of levels of evaluation in KISA's Certification of IoT Cybersecurity, which are Lite, Basic, and Standard.
  • 1: The number of times a product has received the BSI IT Security Label under the Korea-Germany Mutual Recognition Arrangement.
  • 2025: The year in which Samsung showcased its latest products, including the robot vacuum cleaner and Bespoke AI Refrigerator, at IFA 2025 in Berlin.

Sources:

  • Samsung Electronics (press release, Sept. 9)
  • Korea Internet & Security Agency (KISA)
  • Federal Office for Information Security (BSI)

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