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Documented HN sourceHN 22.5
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Behind the Scenes of iOS Security
Black Hat · Discussed on HN from 2016 to 2026
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- 02icloud keychain
- 03secure enclave
Apple security head Ivan Krstic gives a Black Hat 2016 talk on iOS security, covering HomeKit, Auto Unlock and iCloud Keychain. He explains key hierarchies and how data can stay safe even in adversarial clouds.
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Covers device key exchange and iCloud security with SEP keys.
“if you haven't watched the talk at Black Hat I'd highly recommend it”Read the original HN comment
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