Apple has been always unique and sophisticated about their products; especially they maintained their technological secrets low-profile and eventually i-technology became the unique master. Be it the design of Apple products or the i-OS and its unparalleled security, Apple has been the best in its class.
One of Apple's fascinating production is obviously the i-OS. But Apple never leaked the architectural details of i-OS to hold their uniqueness until last-month i-OS security Guide floated in public domain.
The i-OS security guide is quite detailed, offering businesses and i-OS developers much-needed insight into the security features inherent within the i-OS platform. It seems the company is adapting a new strategy to educate third-party developers so that they can develop secure apps for i-OS users and the entire ecosystem benefits from Apple’s revelations.
Mainly, the i-OS security Guide covers the following topics:
- System architecture: The secure platform and hardware foundations of iPhone, i-Pad, and i-Pod touch.
- Encryption and Data Protection: The architecture and design that protects the user’s data when the device is lost or stolen, or when an unauthorized person attempts to use or modify it.
- Network security: Industry-standard networking protocols that provide secure authentication and encryption of data in transmission.
- Device access: Methods that prevent unauthorized use of the device and enable it to be remotely wiped if lost or stolen.
The facts about the enhanced security about i-OS was under fog for a long time. Reverse engineering did not help much to guess around. But i-OS security Guide explains it all. At every stage of an i-OS device’s boot process, the different software components involved in booting (kernel, etc.) have to be digitally signed by the relevant hardware components.
After so many years of researching and reverse-engineering on the Apple Products by 3rd Party Developers and Enthusiasts , the release of Apple i-OS Security Guide in public seems an important event in the history of Technology.
If you want to have a sneak peak of the i-OS security documentation, HERE IS THE LINK .
