Secure Enclave

Secure Enclave is an isolated security subsystem in Apple devices that handles cryptographic keys and sensitive authentication data.

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Secure Enclave is an isolated security subsystem Apple introduced with the A7 chip in the iPhone 5s in 2013. It handles cryptographic keys and biometric authentication data separately from the main processor and is used in devices including the iPhone and Apple Watch.

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