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Apple Security Research Device

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By Intel-based Mac computers, Trust caches, Kernel extensions, Managing FileVault
| Apple
The Apple Security Research Device is a specially fused iPhone that allows security researchers to perform research on iOS without having to defeat or disable the platform security features of iPhone. With this device, a researcher can side-load content that runs with platform-equivalent permissions and thus perform research on a platform that more closely models that of production devices.
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Advanced Data Protection for iCloud

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By iCloud Drive, Intel-based Mac computers, Trust caches, Kernel extensions
| Apple
Advanced Data Protection for iCloud is an optional setting that offers Apple’s highest level of cloud data security. When a user turns on Advanced Data Protection, their trusted devices retain sole access to the encryption keys for the majority of their iCloud data, thereby protecting it with end-to-end encryption.
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Protecting access to user’s health data

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By Intel-based Mac computers, Trust caches, Kernel extensions, Managing FileVault
| Apple
HealthKit provides a central repository for health and fitness data on iPhone and Apple Watch. HealthKit also works directly with health and fitness devices, such as compatible Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) heart rate monitors and the motion coprocessor built into many iOS devices. All HealthKit interaction with health and fitness apps, healthcare institutions, and health and fitness devices require the permission of the user. This data is stored in the Data Protection class Protected Unless Open.
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