Apple iPhone Security System and its Benefits

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Apple iPhone has proven to be the most secure devices today because of its exceptional security system, which makes it very difficult for hackers to hack. According to the 2019 book, Comparison of Forensic Acquisition and Analysis on an iPhone over a Mobile Android Through multiple forensic methods, Author Avancha states, “Security is an essential factor that promotes selling of devices”. Therefore, Apple iPhones are more beneficial to the customers because their data is safer, unlike Android customers.

Today, I wish to share with you the benefits of the Apple iPhone security system. This is important because we are going to learn more about the security of our mobile devices and that of the data we store in them. More so, we shall be able to make better purchase choices in future. Finally, we shall discover the security risks we are likely to expose ourselves to, and the measures to take to resolve and prevent ourselves against these security risks. According to the 2017 Journal, Smartphone and Security Challenges: International Journal of Business and Social Science, Authors Vakil & Russon state, “A smartphone’s security freedom is more costly”. Basically, Android devices have freedom of security, unlike Apple iPhone. Malicious content and theft of data from Android are costly, despite users having security freedom.

The first benefit of Apple iPhone security system is its inability to be hacked.
Apple iPhone technicians work very hard to develop a robust security system that blocks unauthorized persons from accessing data in a locked device. This makes it extremely difficult to hack iPhone devices. For example, the US government is unable to acquire information from criminals involved in several destructive activities such as San Bernardino.
The second benefit of Apple iPhone security system is its robust troubleshooting techniques.
The company has a robust troubleshooting strategy where it improves the system software without necessarily requiring the user’s password. This strategy is common in phones. It is easy to repair malfunctioned devices using this technique compared to other techniques. Moreover, the company publishes its security improvements regularly and recognizes researchers who look for bugs in their software. Therefore, the troubleshooting techniques used promote the user’s safety of their gadgets and the data in them.
The third benefit is the six-digit default password.
According to the 2017 book, Improved Hashing and Honey-Based Stronger Password Prevention against Brute Force Attacks: In 2017 International Symposium on Electronics and Smart Devices (ISESD), authors Moe & Wen state that, “The FBI is continually determined to hack the Apple’s six-digit default password”. There are a million probabilities for one to get the password correct. It is suggested that one would take five and a half years to get the password correct. More so, one would take one hundred and forty-four years if both the lower case and upper case were to be combined.
The fourth benefit is the way the hardware and the software are connected.
The hardware and the software are connected in a very secure way. The connection between the hardware and the software does not limit the user’s experience. However, despite the devices’ rigid control, the security system offers essential security services. For instance, the apps are cryptographically signed with digital certificates tied to the hardware of the devices. Therefore, this makes it extremely difficult to install any harmful software which enhances its safety.
The fifth benefit is that the iPhone Operating System is a closed system.
According to the 2017 Journal, Smartphone and Security Challenges. International Journal of Business and Social Science, authors Vakil & Russon state, “Applications used in iPhones are distributed and vetted by the company itself”. The specific applications are excluded since internal IT departments with restricted allocation control them. In situations where a harmful application may bypass security through the app store, it is removed immediately.
The sixth benefit of Apple iPhone security system is the ability to secure complex systems.
According to the 2017 book, Smartphone-Based Pupillometry: An Empirical Evaluation of Accuracy and Safety. In International Conference on Image Analysis and Processing, the authors Calandra et al. state that, “Even though there are security challenges that the iPhone faces, the company is well prepared and established with a strong security foundation capable of a much complex security system”. Its security system is rigid and difficult to hack. Apple iPhone gadgets are highly recommended worldwide. Therefore, it is easy for the company to secure even more complex devices from their experience and technology.

In conclusion, Apple iPhone security system is a robust one. It is tough for hackers to hack. The company has a good troubleshooting strategy that guarantees the user’s safety. It is difficult for hackers to guess the default six-digit password, which also is very beneficial to the users. Additionally, the technology of connecting the hardware and the software securely enhances the user’s trust. Moreover, a closed system prevents harmful software installation. All these benefits are a guarantee to the company’s ability to come up with a security system for even very complex devices. As Avancha pointed out in his book, the security of devices and data is a key parameter that customers consider before deciding to purchase one. Therefore, the next time you consider buying a gadget, it is necessary to consider the benefits that a security system in the device come with. A more secure system is less risky hence saves one from unnecessary costs after buying the device.

References

Avancha, V. (2019). Comparison of Forensic Acquisition and Analysis on an iPhone over a Mobile Android Through multiple forensic methods.

Calandra, D. M., Di Martino, S., Riccio, D., & Visconti, A. (2017, September). Smartphone-Based Pupillometry: An Empirical Evaluation of Accuracy and Safety. In International Conference on Image Analysis and Processing (pp. 433-443). Springer, Cham

Moe, K. S. M., & Wen, T. (2017, October). Improved hashing and honey-based stronger password prevention against brute force attacks. In 2017 International Symposium on Electronics and Smart Devices (ISESD) (pp. 1-5). IEEE.

Vakil, A., & Russon, M. (2017). Smartphone and Security Challenges. International Journal of Business and Social Science, 8(2).