Apple Platform Security
- Welcome
- Intro to Apple platform security
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- Encryption and Data Protection overview
- Passcodes and passwords
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- Data Protection overview
- Data Protection
- Data Protection classes
- Keybags for Data Protection
- Protecting keys in alternate boot modes
- Protecting user data in the face of attack
- Sealed Key Protection (SKP)
- Activating data connections securely in iOS and iPadOS
- Role of Apple File System
- Keychain data protection
- Digital signing and encryption
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- Services security overview
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- Apple Pay security overview
- Apple Pay component security
- How Apple Pay keeps users’ purchases protected
- Payment authorization with Apple Pay
- Paying with cards using Apple Pay
- Contactless passes in Apple Pay
- Rendering cards unusable with Apple Pay
- Apple Card security
- Apple Cash security
- Tap to Pay on iPhone
- Secure Apple Messages for Business
- FaceTime security
- Glossary
- Document revision history
- Copyright

Services security overview
Apple has built a robust set of services to help users get even more utility and productivity out of their devices. These services provide powerful capabilities for cloud storage, sync, password storage, authentication, payment, messaging, communications, and more, all while protecting users’ privacy and the security of their data.
This chapter covers security technologies used in iCloud, Sign in with Apple, Apple Pay, iMessage, Apple Messages for Business, FaceTime, Find My, and Continuity.
Note: Not all Apple services and content are available in all countries or regions.
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