Apple Devices Become First Consumer Products Cleared for NATO Classified Data—But Questions Remain

Apple’s iPhone and iPad running iOS/iPadOS 26 have been certified by Germany’s Federal Office for Information Security and approved for handling NATO "restricted" classified information using built‑in security features, allowing NATO personnel to use standard consumer devices without specialized software. The report highlights advantages like cost savings and improved usability, while warning of risks including larger attack surfaces from consumer apps, potential targeting by nation-state actors, and questions about long‑term update and support commitments.