Security in iPads.

[Traci66]

With laptops and desktops you get a disc and load it onto them, where does the security come from on an iPad? Thank you.

[cazzz1975]

apple are a bit of a closed shop, so any software you want to download has been pre vetted by apple, thus it has been security checked.

[Traci66]

Thanks cazz, it has been puzzling me.

[rojash]

...allegedly

[rockyracoon]

I'll be interested to know this, I won't do internet banking on it. Do you think it's safe to do so cazzz?

[ChuckFickens]

Also IOS is (allegedly) got much better security built into the way it works.

In theory this should be correct as it's based on unix/linux, but it's possible Apple have broke the normal security.

[rockyracoon]

Just found this, haven't got the wit to go through it properly just now.

[cazzz1975]

I am cautious about using these new banking apps, not to say it isnt safe, just that I would like to see it working successfully without incident for a time before I contemplate using it myself.

[rockyracoon]

Think I'll stick to the desktop for banking.

[EvianBaby]

My brother (who will buy anything shiny with an apple logo on it) assures me no extra software is needed for security on the iPad or Macs.

I use the Barclays ping it app to check my balance when I'm out and about. It's pretty handy. Haven't had the opportunity to try sending money on it yet.