Apple iPad Air 6 (6th Gen, 2024)

Apple iPad Air 6 (6th Gen, 2024)
Security Grade A Calculator v1	iPad 11 inches Air(M2) Brand: Apple (Parent: Apple) Category: Tablet • Model / Gen: The new generation of Air series iPad Air Release Date: 2024-05-07 • Status: In sale Classification Date: 2024-10-31 • Official Website

Security Evaluation

1. Device Security

Criterion	Value	Proof	Comment
Known hardware tampering	None	🔗 Proof	No public reports of hardware tampering for this model; hardware root of trust and Secure Enclave documented in the Apple Platform Security guide.
Known vulnerabilities	Rare	🔗 Proof	iPadOS CVEs are published and patched regularly via Apple security releases; a small number of zero-days have been exploited, mostly in targeted attacks.
Prior attacks	Rare	🔗 Proof	Apple devices have been targeted by rare, highly targeted mercenary spyware campaigns; no attack campaign specific to this model reported.
Updatability	Very common	🔗 Proof	Apple ships rapid iPadOS security updates (typically 5+ years of support); automatic updates enabled by default, including Rapid Security Responses.
Category Score	Score: 2 / 3

2. System Security

Criterion	Value	Proof	Comment
Authentication with other systems	Full	🔗 Proof	Full: Sign in with Apple, FIDO2 passkeys, SSO extensions and enterprise identity provider integration supported.
Communications	Encrypted with up-to-date encryption	🔗 Proof	TLS for network services, end-to-end encrypted iMessage and FaceTime, WPA3-capable Wi-Fi 6E; up-to-date encryption throughout.
Storage	Encrypted with up-to-date encryption	🔗 Proof	AES-256 hardware encryption with class-based Data Protection; keys managed by Secure Enclave.
Category Score	Score: 1 / 3

3. User Authentication

Criterion	Value	Proof	Comment
Account management	Full	🔗 Proof	Full Apple ID account management: recovery, trusted device list, account deletion; Managed Apple IDs for organizations.
Authentication	Secure	🔗 Proof	Touch ID integrated in the top button plus alphanumeric passcode; two-factor authentication mandatory for new Apple IDs.
Brute-force protection	Exist	🔗 Proof	Escalating passcode attempt delays, optional data erase after 10 failed attempts, and Touch ID attempt limits before passcode fallback.
Event logging	Access event logged	🔗 Proof	Apple ID sign-in history and trusted device list visible to the user; enterprise access logging available via MDM.
Passwords	Require change after setup with complexity requirements	🔗 Proof	No default password; user-defined passcode with complexity options and enforced Apple ID password complexity requirements.
Category Score	Score: 1 / 3

Technical Specifications

Property	Details
Operating System & App	iPadOS 17 (Companion App: App Store,iTunes Store,Photo Booth)
Hardware (CPU / GPU)	CPU: Apple M2 chip • GPU: Apple GPU
Memory & Storage	Memory: 8GB RAM • Storage: 128GB/256GB/512GB/1TB
Power, Battery & Charging	Battery: Lithium polymer rechargeable battery • Power: 28.93Wh • Charging: USB 3 (up to 10Gb/s)
Display & Camera	Display: Supports an external monitor with a resolution of up to 6K (60Hz) • Camera: Front camera :Landscape 12 megapixel ultra-wide-angle front camera, MONo /2 aperture;Rear camera :12 megapixel wide-angle camera, Mono /1.8 aperture, up to 5x digital zoom
Sound & Connectivity	Sound: Horizontal stereo speakers • Connectivity: 802.11ax wireless LAN, with 2x2 MIMO technology, synchronous dual-band, Bluetooth 5.3;Wireless LAN + Cellular network Model: A3162 Model: 5G NR (bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n28, n29, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n71, n77, n78, n79)4; FDD-LTE (frequency bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71); TD-LTE (bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48); UMTS/HSPA/HSPA+/DC‑HSDPA (850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz) Cellular data only 5: eSIM6
Physical (Dimensions & Mass)	Dimensions: 247.6*178.5*6.1mm • Mass: 462g