Former Apple Employees Leaking Information

We all know that when it comes to secrets Apple is a whole different story, begging their employees not to dish out any secrets on upcoming projects and releases. Their former employees have found a way to reveal some unknown information to the public. They use a website called Quora and on a thread called "How does Apple keep it's secrets so well?" you will find quite a lot of interesting information.


Here is an interesting piece, written by a former employee who wants to remain anonymous:

"All prototypes are laser marked with serial numbers and tracked by a central tracking system (called iTrack). Physical security is also highly prioritized, with prototypes required to be locked up when not in use. Access to prototypes is also restricted, and the default assumption within the company is that your coworkers do not know what you're working on.
Physical access to the areas of certain groups (product design, industrial design and reliability) is highly restricted by badge access. The most sensitive areas, such as the Industrial Design Studio, have receptionists, external cameras to screen guests, and require an escort to vouch for you. Within these areas and groups, knowledge of the product pipeline and access to prototypes is widespread, but that knowledge doesn't leave the group."

Another former employee, Brian Hoshi, actually answered the question, without feeling the need for revealing any of Apple's secrets:

"Having worked at Apple for a few years, I can say that the need for secrecy is mostly ingrained in the corporate culture to create innovative and revolutionary products from within the otherwise bland and evolutionary markets that Apple chooses to compete in. The secrecy is upheld throughout the organization knowing that there is a corporate security team pretty much looking over your shoulder at all times and where even minor violations are grounds for immediate termination. There's nothing to "fear" at Apple as long as you are able to follow these very basic rules of conduct."

Make sure to check Quora to get your hands on some leaked information and read through people's stories whilst they were working at Apple.