Sentinel Hardware Keys now support Microsoft
Windows Vista.
Sentinel Hardware Keys are a software rights management
solution that protects software vendors from unauthorized use or
distribution of their products. Sentinel Keys are hardware
tokens which, when attached to a computer or network, monitor
and enforce the licensing of protected applications. Sentinel
Keys help ISVs combat the continually evolving threat of
software piracy, which is more widespread and more sophisticated
than ever before.
Over 35 million applications worldwide are protected by
SafeNet Sentinel™ hardware keys. Sentinel has been setting the
standard for software protection since 1984 and secures more
clients worldwide than any other key.
Secure Communications
Sentinel Hardware Keys are the most secure hardware token
available in the world. Both public key cryptography and 128-bit
AES encryption are used to secure communications between the key
and the protected application. Middle layer attacks such as
record and playback, and driver emulation are effectively
stopped. A unique encryption key is used for every communication
session between the application and the hardware token, making
brute force attacks virtually impossible. In addition, the keys
include internal authentication, which effectively prevents
cloning of the keys.
Speed Implementation - Business Layer APIs™
The best implementation of any protection scheme should
include complete integration into your application through APIs.
By using Sentinel Business Layer APIs, you can obtain the
highest level of security and control over sophisticated license
designs without spending time on lower level programming.
Business Layer APIs are pre-configured, higher level APIs for
popular license models such as subscription, evaluation and
pay-per-use. These tools typically reduce the programming time
required to secure a new application by up to 60% or more
compared to other hardware key solutions.
Quickly Add Protection - Sentinel Shell
Sentinel Hardware Keys are the first to enable wrapping
protection for Microsoft .NET framework version 2.0, in addition
to the most commonly used platforms. The Sentinel Shell offers a
way to quickly add protection and obfuscation to your
application without requiring any alteration to the source code.
With the Sentinel Shell, you can enhance overall security by
adding multiple layers to thwart hacking attempts, preventing
memory dumping and protecting against debuggers. The Sentinel
Shell enables you to embed licensing and protect your
application in minutes, even if don't have access to source
code.
Simplify Updates and Activation
Sentinel APIs also include Logical Addressing which allows
developers to add or change implementations without being
concerned about specific memory address usage. This greatly
speeds development time as well as reducing risk of error from
overwriting information in memory cells.
With Sentinel Hardware Keys, you can also program multiple
keys at once and customize license models at the production
stage. License configuration can be altered without requiring
further development changes. Sentinel technology allows ISVs to
send updates or additional licenses to keys in the field in a
secure, controlled manner. Updates are sent using the same high
level of security as communications between the hardware token
and the software application.
Implement Time-Based Licensing - Sentinel V-Clock™
The Sentinel Hardware Key V-Clock allows you to reliably and
securely offer time-based license models such as trial, demo or
subscription. Sentinel V-Clock resists time tampering and
requires no on-board battery, enabling secure time-based
licensing without added costs.
Secure Your Distribution Channels - Sentinel
Distributor Keys™
Sentinel Hardware Keys allow you to carefully control and
regulate your distribution channels through the use of
Distributor Keys. You can assign and securely imbed encryption
keys during the manufacturing process in order to control the
creation of licenses through your channels.
Protect Multiple Applications
Sentinel Hardware Keys allow you to protect multiple
applications with a single token. You can also add protection
for additional applications at a later date without altering the
existing security structure.
Multiple Development Environments and Platforms
Sentinel provides you with the ability to protect
applications created in numerous development environments.
Sample code for the most popular environments is also provided,
such as Microsoft Visual C++, Microsoft Visual Basic and
Microsoft .NET to get you started on custom applications. With
Sentinel you can support your application on multiple operating
platforms with a single development effort, further reducing
development time and cost.
License Across Networks(Hardware Keys Net)
The network version of Sentinel Hardware Keys protects
client-server applications and provides server monitoring to
track and manage license usage on the network.
Obtain Superior Technical Support
The SafeNet Technical Services organization provides
worldwide telephone, email and Internet-based support to our
customers. Our
SafeNet Service Guarantee ensures that you consistently
receive the highest level of service. The
Sentinel Integration Center provides online resources to
assist your development staff through the implementation
process.
Sentinel Hardware Keys are also available with a Real
Time Clock (Hardware Keys RTC)
The on-board clock allows you to reliably and securely offer
time-based license models such as trial, demo or subscription. A
clock is stored inside the hardware key, offering a
non-repudiated time source and the highest level of protection
against time tampering.
With Sentinel Keys RTC, you can meet your customers' needs
for flexible time-based licensing while protecting your revenue
streams. RTC Keys also allow end users to place timestamps
(hours, minutes, seconds) and date (day, month, year) on the
output of an application for definitive time recording purposes.
To ensure reliability, the battery which powers the internal
clock, has a life expectancy of four to six years.
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