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Apple's WWDC 2024 sessions highlighted several advancements in security and privacy across their platforms. Here are some key points:
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Privacy Enhancements: In the session titled "What’s new in privacy," Apple introduced new features in iOS 18 and macOS Sequoia that enhance user privacy. These include new data-sharing pickers, improved platform protections to prevent accidental data sharing, and clearer permission dialogues. Additionally, app group data container protection on macOS was introduced to ensure data access is always expected and controlled (What’s new in privacy).
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Passkeys: Apple is pushing for the adoption of passkeys as a more secure alternative to traditional passwords. Passkeys are resistant to phishing and provide a seamless sign-in experience. They can automatically upgrade existing accounts during sign-in, offering a more secure and user-friendly authentication method (Streamline sign-in with passkey upgrades and credential managers).
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WebXR Security: The "Build immersive web experiences with WebXR" session emphasized the importance of security in web experiences. WebXR content requires HTTPS to prevent man-in-the-middle attacks, and user interactions are necessary to initiate XR experiences, ensuring user control and security (Build immersive web experiences with WebXR).
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Device Management: New security features in device management were introduced, such as stolen device protection and disk management configurations. These features enhance security by controlling access to external and network storage and managing device enrollments (What’s new in device management).
These sessions collectively underscore Apple's commitment to enhancing security and privacy across its ecosystem.
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