On 26 February 2026, Apple announced that iPhone and iPad became the first consumer devices approved for handling NATO RESTRICTED-level classified information. The certification follows a rigorous technical evaluation by Germany's Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) and applies to devices running iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 across all NATO member states — without requiring any additional third-party software or special configuration.
Ivan Krštić, Apple's Vice President of Security Engineering and Architecture, described the milestone as a shift in how device security is delivered:
“Apple has built the most secure devices in the world for all its users.” — Ivan Krštić, Apple VP of Security Engineering and Architecture
What this means for ConCom Case
For organisations evaluating ConCom Case, this is a relevant data point: it confirms that the underlying iPhone platform itself now meets a recognised NATO assurance standard for handling restricted information, out of the box. ConCom Case adds an additional, independent layer of hardware-rooted cryptographic security on top of the device — for organisations whose classification requirements or threat model call for protection beyond what any single mobile platform provides on its own.
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iPhone and iPad approved to handle classified NATO information → Apple Newsroom