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A guide to software licensing
This article explains the most common software licensing models and lists various ways you can enforce your software licence terms and conditions. Particular focus is given to how software protection systems can control the use of your software and the number of copies allowed.
MFA using USB security keys
USB MFA security keys are physical authentication devices that provide an additional layer of security beyond traditional passwords. They work using cryptographic protocols and by requiring the user to physically interact with the device in order to verify their identity.
eID for German Savings Banks Using the Feitian bR500 with Electronic ID Cards
In conjunction with S-Markt & Mehrwert savings banks in Germany can provide secure and convenient eID processes for their customers. The Feitian bR500 Bluetooth smart card reader makes this process possible on tablets and mobile.
Qu’est-ce que l’authentification FIDO ?
FIDO, qui signifie Fast IDentity Online (Identification rapide en ligne) est un ensemble de normes d’authentification visant à renforcer le processus de connexion des utilisateurs aux services en ligne. Ces normes sont élaborées par l’Alliance FIDO et favorisent des processus d’authentification plus rapides et plus sûrs, l’objectif global étant d’éliminer complètement les connexions par mot de passe.
Smartphone app for programming OATH OTP tokens via NFC
We are pleased to announce the release of our smartphone app for programming OATH OTP tokens. Using an NFC-enabled smartphone our programmable tokens can be flashed with new secret keys and settings. This allows hardware tokens to be used as a replacement for authenticator apps for 2FA/MFA on platforms including Microsoft Azure, Office365, AWS and Google.
Dinkey Pro/FD version 7.6 released
The latest Dinkey Pro/FD release introduces support for Apple silicon.
Ouverture de session Windows par carte à puce avec les cartes et tokens PKI Feitian ePass2003
L’ouverture de session Windows à l’aide de cartes à puce et de tokens améliore considérablement la sécurité de la connexion pour les comptes d’utilisateurs du domaine. Le présent article donne un aperçu de la connexion par carte à puce et des options matérielles disponibles chez Microcosm.
How to protect your software intellectual property
You have invested a significant amount of time and creativity in writing your killer application but you are worried about a competitor or hacker reverse-engineering your software and stealing your intellectual property. What is the best way to protect it?
How to copy-protect demos and trial software
It is common practice for software developers to release demo versions of their software so that potential customers can evaluate its functionality before purchasing it. This licensing model is usually known as trialware, demoware or "try before you buy". This article explores how software demos can be provided in a secure way while protecting IP and revenue streams.
Qu’est-ce que la protection des logiciels ?
La protection des logiciels fait référence aux mesures que peut prendre un développeur de logiciels pour empêcher l’utilisation non autorisée de son logiciel, en faisant respecter son contrat de licence et en utilisant des techniques d’anti-débogage et d’anti-ingénierie inverse pour protéger sa propriété intellectuelle (PI) contre le vol.