Open-source browser-based lockdown application for secure digital exams on macOS and iOS devices.
Safe Exam Browser (SEB) is an open-source browser-based lockdown application specifically designed for conducting secure digital exams on macOS and iOS devices. It creates a controlled testing environment that prevents students from accessing unauthorized resources during assessments by restricting device functionality to only permitted exam materials. The project addresses the need for reliable exam security in educational institutions transitioning to digital assessment platforms.
Educational institutions, testing centers, and assessment platform developers who need to conduct secure digital exams on Apple devices. This includes universities, schools, certification bodies, and learning management system administrators.
SEB provides a specialized, open-source solution for exam security that integrates with existing assessment systems while offering device lockdown capabilities not available in standard browsers. Its unified codebase ensures consistent behavior across macOS, iOS, and iPadOS devices, making it a reliable choice for institutions requiring standardized exam environments.
Safe Exam Browser for macOS and iOS
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SEB's core feature prevents access to other applications and websites, creating a secure exam environment as detailed in its browser lockdown capabilities.
With a unified codebase for macOS, iOS, and iPadOS, SEB ensures standardized testing behavior across all Apple devices, enhancing reliability for educational institutions.
Designed to work with learning management systems, it seamlessly integrates into existing assessment workflows, supporting common digital exam platforms.
Includes SEB Verificator for macOS to validate configuration and integrity, adding an extra layer of security assurance during exam setup.
Building requires specific Xcode versions, own code signing identities, and an Apple entitlement that must be requested, making setup complex and inaccessible for many developers.
Binary security modules and Zoom integration are excluded from the repository due to proprietary licenses, limiting functionality in the open-source version.
Support for building customized versions is restricted to SEB Alliance contributors, hindering independent development and adaptation for specific needs.