Why do Apple devices have security capabilities designed into silicon?
That’s why Apple devices—running iOS, iPadOS, macOS, tvOS, or watchOS—have security capabilities designed into silicon. Building on the unique capabilities of Apple hardware, system security is designed to maximize the security of the operating systems on Apple devices without compromising usability.
How does data protection work in iOS and iPadOS?
In iOS and iPadOS, setting up a device passcode or password, the user automatically enables Data Protection. Data Protection is also enabled on other devices that feature an Apple system on chip (SoC)—such as a Mac with Apple silicon, Apple TV, and Apple Watch. In macOS, Apple uses the built-in volume encryption program FileVault.
What are Apple security documents?
Apple security documents reference vulnerabilities by CVE-ID when possible. For more information about security, see the Apple Product Security page. Available for: iPhone 8 and later, iPad Pro (all models), iPad Air 3rd generation and later, iPad 5th generation and later, and iPad mini 5th generation and later
What is Apple's data protection technology?
Apple uses a technology called Data Protection to protect data stored in flash storage on the devices that feature an Apple SoC—such as iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Apple TV, and a Mac with Apple silicon.