Practical Mobile Forensics - Fourth Edition

iOS security

Newer versions of iOS have been designed with security at their core. At the highest level, the iOS security architecture is as follows:

The iOS security architecture

Apple iOS devices such as iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch are designed with layers of security. Low-level hardware features safeguard from malware attacks, and the high-level OS features prevent unauthorized use. A brief overview of the iOS security features is provided in the following sections.