Apple releases 19-page security guide on iOS
The company has issued a free guide to the security measures implemented in iOS devices
By Ashleigh Allsopp | Macworld UK | Published: 10:40, 07 June 2012
Apple has published a new guide to iOS security.
The 19-page guide, available freely here, explains the security measures that Apple has put in place in its iOS devices.
Within the security guide the company describes the system architecture, app code signing, encryption and data protection, network security, device access, remote wipe, device restrictions and more.
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“iPhone, iPad and iPod touch are designed with layers of security,” writes Apple. “Low-level hardware and firmware features protect against malware and viruses, while high-level OS features allow secure access to personal information and corporate data, prevent unauthorised use, and help thwart attacks.”
In the conclusion, titled “A Commitment to Security,” Apple describes: “The combination of required code signing, sandboxing, and entitlements in apps provides solid protection against viruses, malware, and other exploits that compromise the security of other platforms.”
From 1 June this year, Apple also began expecting Mac developers to implement sandboxing in their apps if they wish to sell them via the Mac App Store.
In April, new reports suggested that Blackberry 7 is the most secure platform for business, ahead of iOS.
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