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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.
- In 2004, nearly $33 billion in software was pirated worldwide (Business Software Association).
- Of 86 countries examined in the First Annual BSA and IDC Global Software Piracy Study, one in three had a piracy rate of 70 percent or more.
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.
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.
Quickly Add Protection - Sentinel Shell
The Sentinel Shell offers a way to quickly add protection to your
application without requiring any alteration to the source code. When used
in conjunction with API level integrations, the Shell enhances overall
security by adding multiple layers to thwart hacking attempts. The Sentinel
Shell compresses the code in order to reduce total application size to make
reverse engineering even more difficult. Additionally, the Shell prevents
memory dumping and includes protection against debuggers. With the Sentinel
Shell, you can imbed licensing and protect your application in minutes, even
if don't have access to source code.
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.
Advanced Memory Management
Sentinel Hardware Keys V-Cell technology optimizes memory availability, so
that developers can easily and flexibly access all available memory on the
token to store data and secure applications.
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
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.