In this section, you will explore security for Apple platforms including iOS and macOS.
You will cover each of the following areas to give you a foundation in security for Apple platforms:
Intro to Apple platform security
- Hardware Security and biometrics
- Hardware security overview
- Apple SoC security
- Secure Enclave
- Touch ID and Face ID
- Hardware microphone disconnect
- Express Cards with power reserve
- System security overview
- Secure boot
- Secure software updates
- Operating system integrity
- Additional macOS system security capabilities
- System security for watchOS
- Random number generation
- Apple Security Research Device
Encryption and Data Protection
- Encryption and Data Protection overview
- Passcodes and passwords
- Data Protection
- FileVault
- How Apple protects users’ personal data
- Digital signing and encryption
- App security overview
- App security in iOS and iPadOS
- App security in macOS
- Secure features in the Notes app
- Secure features in the Shortcuts app
- Services security overview
- Apple ID and Managed Apple ID
- iCloud
- Passcode and password management
- Apple Pay
- iMessage
- Business Chat security
- FaceTime security
- Find My
- Continuity
- Apple car keys security
- Network security overview
- TLS security
- IPv6 security
- VPN security
- Wi-Fi security
- Bluetooth security
- Ultra Wideband security
- Single sign-on security
- AirDrop security
- Wi-Fi password sharing security
- Firewall security
- Developer kit security overview
- HomeKit
- CloudKit security
- SiriKit security
- DriverKit security
- ReplayKit security
- ARKit security
- Secure device management overview
- Pairing model security
- Mobile device management
- Apple Configurator 2 security
- Screen Time security
Glossary (for future reference)
Instructions:
- Download the iOS and macOS course guide | course guide |
- Add your name and save the document to your device.
- Follow the link to the learning resources and mark each one as complete on the checklist.
- Once you have completed all the items, write a short reflection statement summarising the key points you have learned on Apple platform security.
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Here, you’ll discover the security fundamentals of Windows and learn key techniques and processes to secure Windows systems and applications, plus you will gain a thorough grounding in Apple platform security for iOS and macOS.
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