Not like different cell OSes, Android is constructed with a clear, open-source structure. We firmly consider that our customers and the cell ecosystem at-large ought to be capable of confirm Android’s safety and security and never simply take our phrase for it.
We’ve demonstrated our deep perception in safety transparency by investing in options that allow customers to verify that what they anticipate is going on on their machine is definitely taking place.
The Assurance of Android Protected Affirmation
A type of options is Android Protected Affirmation, an API that allows builders to make the most of Android {hardware} to offer customers much more assurance {that a} essential motion has been executed securely. Utilizing a hardware-protected person interface, Android Protected Affirmation may also help builders confirm a person’s motion intent with a really excessive diploma of confidence. This may be particularly helpful in various person moments – like throughout cell cost transactions – that significantly profit from extra verification and safety.
We’re excited to see that Android Protected Affirmation is now gaining ecosystem consideration as an industry-leading methodology for confirming essential person actions through {hardware}. Not too long ago, UBS Group AG and the Bern College of Utilized Sciences, co-financed by Innosuisse and UBS Subsequent, introduced they’re working with Google on a pilot challenge to determine Protected Affirmation as a standard utility programmable interface commonplace. In a pilot deliberate for 2023, UBS on-line banking clients with Pixel 6 or 7 gadgets can use Android Protected Affirmation backed by StrongBox, a licensed {hardware} vault with bodily assault protections, to verify funds and confirm on-line purchases via a hardware-based affirmation of their UBS Entry App.
Demonstrating Actual-World Use for Android Safety Affirmation
We’ve been working intently with UBS to convey this pilot to life and guarantee they’re capable of check it on Google Pixel gadgets. Demonstrating real-world use circumstances which can be enabled by Android Protected Affirmation unlocks the promise of this know-how by delivering improved and progressive experiences for our customers. We’re seeing curiosity in Android Protected Affirmation throughout the {industry} and OEMs are more and more tips on how to construct much more hardware-based affirmation into essential safety person moments. We sit up for forming an {industry} alliance that may work collectively to strengthen cell safety and residential in on defending affirmation assist.
