While reading this Eclectic Light article on hidden boot modes in the M1 Macs I ran across this Apple Support Manual that has all your ever wanted to know about Apple Security implementation and intentions. The Introduction alone is worth reading to get a feel for the philosophy undergirding Apple's security measures.
(Spoiler)
They are not trying to lock the user's out. 😳
If we knew what it was we were doing, it wouldn't be called research, would it?
