Apple iOS Security
The Apple iOS is a slimmed-down version of Apple’s OS X, which is used in the company’s line of Mac computers. OS X is actually a derivative of the FreeBSD variant of UNIX code maintained by a large open source community. Its security model is based on access control, application security, encryption, and isolation.
The Apple Security Model
Apple uses a walled garden approach to security, restricting access to and downloads from websites other than its own App Store. This focus on application provenance through its iOS Developer Program and iOS Developer Enterprise Program is to ensure that users can trust the authenticity and integrity of applications in the App Store. Those who produce apps must register and pay to become ...
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