Apple Devices Cleared for NATO Classified Data Use

Apple Devices Cleared for NATO Classified Data Use

First seen 27 Feb 2026, 10:12 UTC Feeds.FeedburnerNews.YcombinatorThecyberexpressBoingboingSchneier 36.8

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Apple's iPhone and iPad have been approved to handle classified NATO information up to the restricted level without requiring special software. This certification follows extensive security testing by Germany's Federal Office for Information Security, making these devices the first consumer products authorized for such use. NATO personnel across member nations can now utilize these devices for secure communications.

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2025-02-10
CVE-2025-24200 published
2026-02-26
Apple announces iPhone and iPad approval for NATO classified use
2026-02-27
Apple devices become first consumer products cleared for NATO data