enhanced security

Apple has introduced several enhancements related to security at WWDC, focusing on both application and data security. Here are some key highlights:

1. Enhanced Security in Xcode: Xcode now offers enhanced security capabilities that provide apps with the same protections used in Apple's apps, such as pointer authentication. This can be enabled in the Signing and Capabilities editor, and is recommended for applications with a significant attack surface, such as social media and messaging apps. You can learn more about this in the session What’s new in Xcode (29:10).

2. Content Capture Protection: A new API allows developers to control what can be captured and shared from their apps, protecting sensitive data from being exposed through screen captures, recordings, or screen mirroring. This is particularly useful for enterprise apps handling sensitive information. More details can be found in the session Explore enhancements to your spatial business app (10:52).

3. Quantum-Secure Cryptography: Apple is advancing its security measures with quantum-secure cryptography to protect network data from "harvest now, decrypt later" attacks. This includes using quantum-secure encryption in TLS, which is enabled by default in iOS 26 for recommended networking APIs. For more information, see the session Get ahead with quantum-secure cryptography (09:21).

4. Passkeys and Credential Management: Apple is enhancing sign-in security with passkeys, which are more secure than traditional passwords and resistant to phishing. Automatic passkey upgrades and improvements for credential managers are part of this effort. This is covered in the session Streamline sign-in with passkey upgrades and credential managers (01:18).

These enhancements reflect Apple's ongoing commitment to improving security across its platforms, providing developers with tools to protect user data and enhance app security.