The Security Research Device (SRD) is a specialized iPhone for iOS security research, offering software previews, beta projects, a research community, and tooling, while allowing shell and kernel modifications for enhanced research capabilities. It is accessible for iOS and iPhone components, excluding Apple Pay and third-party apps, and researchers can report findings to Apple, which automatically considers them for the Apple Security Bounty program.
Key points
The SRD is a specialized iPhone for iOS security research.: The SRD is a specialized iPhone for iOS security research.
It enables users to perform security studies without bypassing iOS's security measures.: It enables users to perform security studies without bypassing iOS's security measures.
It offers software previews, beta projects, a research community, and tooling.: It offers software previews, beta projects, a research community, and tooling.
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How it works.
The Security Research Device (SRD) is a specially fused iPhone that allows you to perform iOS security research without having to bypass its security features. You also benefit from access to software previews, security beta projects, the SRD research community, and special tooling to augment research and vulnerability discovery. Shell access is available, and you can run any tools, choose your own entitlements, and even customize the kernel.
All iOS and iPhone components are eligible for SRD Program research, except Apple Pay and third-party apps. Using the SRD allows you to confidently report all your findings to Apple without the risk of losing access to the inner layers of iOS security. Plus, any vulnerabilities that you discover with the SRD are automatically considered for Apple Security Bounty — including bonus awards for preview and beta software programs.
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