Apple is one of the famous technology companies with strict product information security rules, both hardware devices and software products. Many sources say that people involved in Apple’s hardware device development project will have to work separately to know the final product and only senior Apple executives will participate. Only when participating in the project, can we know the "shape" of the finished product.
However, the outbreak of Covid-19 caused Apple to change its security rules and had to "break the law" to not delay the development of its new products.
News agency Bloomberg , citing sources close from internal Apple said since the time Apple allows employees to work at home to prevent the spread of the virus Covid-19, Apple also allows the employee to bring Its new, unfinished products come home to continue researching and developing products. This is an unprecedented move and broke the information security law set by Apple itself, because this will lead to the risk of information leakage of new unreleased Apple products.
However, not all employees are allowed to bring Apple’s incomplete products home, but only trusted and important employees can enjoy this privilege. In addition, the list of employees who bring products home must be approved by a senior vice president and always scrutinized by the company’s top management.
According to Bloomberg sources, Apple is currently developing new versions of the HomePod smart speakers, Apple TV, MacBook Pro laptops, low-cost iPads, new-generation Apple Watch smartwatches and new iMac versions. These are products that will allow employees to take home with them to continue the development project to ensure the completion and release of products on time by the end of this year.
However, it is not clear whether the new iPhone series launched this year will be on the list of products allowed to take home or not because this is always the product that attracts the attention of technology and leaked information. About the new iPhone is always "hot" information and a lot of people are interested. According to Bloomberg , compared to other products, the security of iPhone information is always higher.
Apple’s upcoming software updates are still under development and Apple is also very strict about keeping track of employees who have home access to iOS 14, the next iOS version is expected to be released in June here. Source Bloomberg said the development of new or MacOS iOS platform still guaranteed schedule.
The source also said Apple has required its employees to keep the workspace at home secret to avoid leaking information related to new products. Apple will provide support for staff to buy equipment when working from home (desks, computers, monitors, etc.). Apple even requires that employees’ workrooms have safety locks and a black mirror window so that outsiders cannot know what they’re doing in the room. Employees are also required not to share their work with anyone, including family members.
“Whether you work at home or in the office, keep your work secret. If working from a distance, use it carefully and always keep confidential items and documents safe when not in use, ”a memo of information security rules sent by Apple to employees his member.
Like many other technology companies, Apple employees are expected to work from home until the end of April and the company management will have a new announcement about the time to return to the office depending on the disease situation. caused by Covid-19.
