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# com.apple.security.hardened-process

A Boolean value that indicates whether the executable opts in to additional security checks.

## Discussion

Xcode adds this entitlement to your app or extension when you add the Enhanced Security capability.
For more information, see <doc://com.apple.documentation/documentation/Xcode/enabling-enhanced-security-for-your-app>.

> Note: This entitlement requires the following entitlement:
> 
> - ``doc://com.apple.bundleresources/documentation/BundleResources/Entitlements/com.apple.security.hardened-process.enhanced-security-version-string``

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