Samsung Electronics has become the first company to secure Germany’s BSI IT Security Label for home appliances under a new cybersecurity cooperation agreement with South Korea. The milestone highlights growing international recognition of security standards for connected consumer devices.
The company announced that its Bespoke AI Jet Bot Steam Ultra robot vacuum cleaner and Bespoke AI Refrigerator were granted the BSI label after passing the Certification of IoT Cybersecurity (CIC), overseen by the Korea Internet & Security Agency (KISA). The recognition follows a mutual recognition arrangement (MRA) signed between KISA and Germany’s Federal Office for Information Security (BSI). The agreement enables cybersecurity certifications issued in South Korea to be recognized in Germany, reducing duplication and helping companies speed up entry into European markets.
At IFA 2025 in Berlin, representatives from KISA, BSI, and Samsung marked the occasion with a ceremony. The event coincided with Samsung’s presentation of new AI-powered home appliances designed to offer greater connectivity and security for consumers.
The CIC evaluates connected devices such as smart home cameras, appliances, and robot vacuums, assigning one of three security levels—Lite, Basic, or Standard—depending on their ability to withstand digital threats. Samsung was the first company to receive the highest “Standard” grade for its robot vacuum last year, and it remains the only brand with this designation. The newly launched vacuum and refrigerator also achieved the top grade.
Jeong Seung Moon, Executive Vice President and Head of R&D for Samsung’s digital appliances business, said the recognition reflected the company’s emphasis on robust security. “We will continue to prioritize IoT security so that users can enjoy the convenience of AI-powered home appliances with greater confidence,” he said.
Both products feature Samsung’s Knox security platform, which defends against malware and external attacks, as well as Knox Matrix Trust Chain, which monitors interconnected devices on the SmartThings platform for vulnerabilities. Sensitive data such as authentication credentials are stored using Knox Vault, a secure chip physically isolated from other system components.
By embedding these protections, Samsung said it aims to provide consumers with both advanced functionality—such as AI object recognition in the Jet Bot Steam Ultra and deeper SmartThings integration in the Bespoke AI Refrigerator—and confidence that their data and devices are shielded from potential cyberattacks.
The new MRA between South Korea and Germany reflects broader efforts to streamline cybersecurity compliance in global markets. For manufacturers, the agreement reduces barriers to international product launches, while consumers benefit from consistent security standards across borders.
