Secure Enclave

a separate OS that runs in newer Apple products used to process any secure data (such as biometric data) and perform sensitve operations

it features

• a separate microkernel and storage with a device-specific key that is imprinted during manufacturing

References

• https://www.howtogeek.com/339705/what-is-apples-secure-enclave-and-how-does-it-protect-my-iphone-or-mac/
• https://blog.greggant.com/posts/2023/04/14/the-security-enclave-demystified.html