Apple platform security
Secure by design
Apple cares deeply about security—both for the user and for protecting corporate data. That’s why it’s built advanced security into its products from the ground up, making them secure by design.
And it’s done this in a way that’s in balance with a great user experience, giving users the freedom to work the way they want. The Apple approach is to develop products with built-in hardware, software and services.
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Hardware security
Secure software requires a foundation of security built into hardware. That’s why Apple devices have security capabilities designed into silicon. These security features are made possible by a combination of chip design, hardware, software and services you can only find at Apple.
Kees Janssen, Government Team Lead at Bechtle on Apple: “Apple has been working hard on security over the last few years with the company constantly working on steps to protect and secure corporate and personal data on both a hardware and software level. Apple also stands out from other vendors by developing its own hardware and software.”
System security
Building on the unique capabilities of Apple hardware, system security is designed to maximise the security of the operating systems on Apple devices without compromising usability. System security encompasses:
- The boot process;
- The installation of software updates;
- and the ongoing operation of the operating system.
Encryption and data security
The secure boot chain, system security, and app security capabilities all help to ensure that only trusted code and apps run on an Apple device. The secure boot chain, system security, and app security capabilities all help to ensure that only trusted code and apps run on an Apple device. All of these features benefit both users and IT administrators. and are available as standard.
App security
Apps are among the most critical elements of a modern security architecture. While apps provide amazing productivity benefits for users, they also have the potential to negatively impact system security if they’re not handled properly. Apple provides layers of protection to ensure that apps are free of known malware and haven’t been tampered with and the app’s access to user data is secured by further security measures and checks that closely monitor the process.
Services security
Apple has built a robust set of services to help users get even more utility and productivity out of their devices. These include Apple ID, iCloud, Apple Pay, iMessage, and many more.
Partner ecosystem
Apple devices work with common corporate security tools and services, ensuring the compliance of devices and the data that resides on them. Each platform supports standard protocols for VPN and secure Wi-Fi to protect network traffic, and securely connect to common enterprise infrastructure.
Apple’s partnership with Cisco, another of Bechtle’s leading partners, provides enhanced security and productivity.
All-in-one package
If you use Apple devices, you’ll have fewer security problems, but will still need to make sure network security is as good as it can be and training your employees should be a top priority as it will help them identify phishing attacks, for example. You can read more on the topic here.
Sources: Tech.pinions/Creative Strategies Millennials will Drive the Digital Transformation of the Workplace, 2015 Millennials Majority Workforce Study, Millennials at Work, PWCUS Workplace Survey 2013, Gensler Research, Jamf 2016 Employee Choice Program Survey