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Why Safeguard PDF Security is more secure than Adobe Acrobat for Locking PDF documents |
Safeguard uses US Government strength encryption and digital rights management (DRM) controls to lock PDF documents and control their use. Lock PDF files from unauthorized sharing and misuse, securely distribute PDF documents, securely share and sell PDFs.
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How to lock PDF files to prevent changes |
Adobe Acrobat lets you lock PDF files (encrypt PDFs) with a password so that they are set to view or read only. You can lock PDFs so they cannot be copied, printed or edited.
However, the only protection available is the password which can be easily removed using freely available PDF password removal tools. Once the password is removed the recipient can do what they like with the file.
So the Adobe method of locking PDFs to prevent changes provides zero protection since it can be easily defeated.
Safeguard PDF Security locks PDFs (encrypt PDFs) using public key technology. There are no passwords to enter or remove.
When you protect a PDF file, a corresponding key for the document is relayed to a server and stored encrypted. This key is transferred in encrypted form to an authorized user’s computer when they open the PDF document. The key is held encrypted in a keystore and the keystore is locked to the authorized computer so it cannot be moved to another device.
Safeguard PDF Security locks PDF files (encrypt, apply DRM and licensing controls) so they cannot be be copied, printed, edited, saved as (saved in unprotected form), or screen grabbed, and enables you to add dynamic watermarks to printed and viewed documents.
When you lock a PDF file using Safeguard PDF Security it encrypts the document and applies DRM controls – document protection is enforced no matter where the PDF file is stored or who it is sent to. If a locked PDF is sent to a unauthorized user they will not be able to open it since they need a decryption key.
A PDF lock is a method or technique for denying access to PDF encoded information. Although there are many ways of implementing access controls, such as passwords or registration codes, those are keys to open a PDF lock.
Some types of PDF lock are achieved with hardware – typically a ‘dongle’ which is a piece of hardware that must be present if the PDF lock is to be opened. Contrary to some recent ‘opinions’ the dongle is not obsolete and US law does not allow them to be removed UNTIL on an individual basis they are actually obsolete.
Other types of PDF lock are implemented in software, and these may require registration codes, user identification codes, as well as network or machine addresses to be present or provided. A PDF lock is a very important methodology supporting the application of DRM to PDF documents.
A PDF lock has to make use of encryption if it is going to prevent anyone from being able to process the PDF without a suitable key. And, of course, just like any other locks, there are different grades of PDF lock:
And whilst a PDF lock may show some of the characteristics of physical locks – only opening at certain times, not opening if the surroundings are wrong, and so on, it can extend the capability of the physical lock by addressing how the PDF is subsequently used. So a strong PDF lock should consist of a granular and layered architecture – decide what features are to be unlocked, and even for how long or under what circumstances – rather than a simple on/off mechanism.
Most importantly, a PDF lock must be able to prevent authorized users from passing on information after it has been unlocked.
Download PDF locking softwareDownload PDF protection software that uses US Government strength encryption and digital rights management controls to lock PDF files without using insecure passwords.
Protect PDF files against copying, printing, editing, and unauthorized distribution. Lock PDF files to individual devices and locations so they cannot be shared.
Safeguard PDF Security and Enterprise PDF DRM are a secure alternative to Adobe Acrobat PDF password protection – lock PDFs securely to ensure they remain protected regardless of location.
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