Security News > 2020 > July > Apple Security Research Device Program Draws Mixed Reactions

Apple's long anticipated Security Research Device program has launched, giving select security researchers access to testable iPhones that will make it easier for them to find iOS vulnerabilities.

To be eligible for the program, researchers must be a membership Account Holder in the Apple Developer Program and have a "Proven track record of success" in finding security issues on Apple platforms.

The Security Research Device program has been praised by some in the security space as a "Good step forward" for the iPhone maker, which up until last summer had a historically restricted bug bounty program.

Apple's program policy says that if researchers report a vulnerability affecting Apple products, Apple will provide them with a publication date.

Wardle said Apple has also made good strides in improving its communication with the security community overall by setting up a forum that facilitates communications between security researchers and Apple engineers.

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