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PDF Security Restrictions

PDF Security Settings: Restrict PDF access and use


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PDF Password Restriction: why you should NOT use passwords to restrict PDF access & use

  1. users can share passwords and thus ‘protected’ PDFs with others
  2. passwords are easily removed with password recovery software
  3. Adobe PDF permissions (stop copy, print etc.) can be removed without using any tools
  4. once the user has the password they can unprotect the PDF and do what they like with it

“We purchased Safeguard PDF Security to secure PDF files and control access and un-authorised use. We now have greater control on who/how our material is accessed when distributed around the world, including limiting the number of prints and using expiry controls to manage subscriptions.

We would recommend Locklizard to other companies.

Safeguard PDF Security does what it says – it provides a manageable, cost effective uncomplicated way to protect PDF documents, your investment.”

PDF Security Settings & Document Restriction Options

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The following PDF Security Settings are available in Safeguard PDF Security.

PDF security settings and restrictions such as preventing copy and paste, editing, saving in unprotected form, printing and screen grabbing are enabled by default.

PDF Access Control – assign document access to all users, individual users, or users who subscribe to a specific publication
PDF Expiry – expire PDFs on a fixed date, after a number of days from first use, after a number of views, after a number of prints, or never
PDF Document Verification – verify document access every time they are opened (so they can be revoked if required), every n days, or never (offline use)
Screen grabber protection – allow or stop screen capture
Virtual environments – allow or disallow use in thin client/virtual environments
PDF Print Control – allow or stop printing.  Control the number of prints, enforce colorless printing, revoke access automatically once print allowances are used
PDF Watermarks – apply dynamic watermarks (user name, company name, email address, date/time stamp) to documents when they are viewed / printed
PDF Revocation – revoke access to a PDF document or a user instantly
PDF Auditing – track and monitor PDF use – log document prints and views*
PDF Location Control – control the locations (i.e. office only) from where secure PDF documents can be viewed*

* Enterprise PDF security settings only

   Default PDF Security Settings

The following PDF security settings and restrictions are always enabled and cannot be changed.

  • PDF documents are automatically locked to authorized user’s devices so if they are copied to another device they will not open.
  • Save and Save As functionality is not available so users cannot save protected PDFs to unprotected formats.
  • Protected PDF files cannot be edited and modified.
  • If printing is allowed then printing to file drivers is automatically prevented to stop users printing to PDF and similar file formats.

   Changing PDF Restrictions

Many Safeguard PDF Security settings and restrictions can be changed / edited dynamically from the Admin system after a document has been published.  Such as:

  • assigning and revoking access
  • allocating extra document prints or views
  • changing document expiry dates
  • changing user access dates
  • restricting or allowing use in specific locations

For a more detailed description of the PDF security settings and restriction options available in Safeguard PDF Security see Safeguard PDF Security settings.

Customer Testimonials
  • We needed to deliver e-book versions of our handbooks while not compromising on security and digital rights.  Safeguard PDF security is easy to use and intuitive.

    The implementation was painless and we now have a greener, more secure way of distributing training manuals.
  • Locklizard’s PDF protection is exactly as described – the features are highly effective and I would give it 5 stars.

    I would recommend Locklizard to others - their security is simple to use and fit for purpose.  It meets common needs of businesses who have information they want to protect.
  • We would be happy to recommend Locklizard to any company needing a flexible way to secure PDF files.

    Safeguard PDF Security has provided us with a very workable solution for sharing of information in a secure fashion.  The support has been excellent and very accommodating.
  • We can cut accounts for a user five minutes before his class starts and he is ready to go. Happy smiling customer, while we still have security and personalized watermarking.

    I have immense respect for the product and Locklizard provide great customer satisfaction and service.
  • We would recommend Safeguard to other companies for its security, cost and ease of use. It does what we expected it to do and more.

    Ease of use is a bonus and the implementation was very easy.  The product manual is excellent and Locklizard staff are very accommodating.
  • We sell a highly valued educational product in an open and competitive market so it was important to ensure we had effective security to protect our digital rights.

    We highly recommend Locklizard - a professional company with a competitive and professional PDF Security product.
  • We would absolutely recommend both Locklizard as a company, and Safeguard PDF Security.  It has transformed our study materials to the next level.

    Not only did this increase sales, but we also believe that it has increased our customers’ ability to learn, which is even more important!
  • We would recommend Locklizard Safeguard to other companies that need to protect PDF reports.  Customers have found the process of accessing the protected documents to be seamless.

    Implementation was easy and technical support has been very responsive to requests for help.
  • Our company would without reservation recommend Locklizard.  Their document DRM software opens up delivery of our new products in a timely fashion while knowing that the content will remain secure.

    The return on investment to our company has been immediately evident.
  • We use Safeguard to make sure that documents cannot be opened outside our local network or from a unauthorized computer in order to copy or print the documents.

    It is the most feature rich, affordable, & simple to use PDF security product on the market.
  • Safeguard PDF Security is simple to administer and meets our needs, consistently delivering secured manuals to our customers with ease.

    Return on investment has been elimination of many man hours, printing resources and postage – it is estimated that costs decreased by 50% or more.
  • We would really recommend Safeguard PDF Security to every publishing company for managing ePubs or e-books securely.  It is easy to secure PDF files and simple to distribute them to our authorized customers only.

    Locklizard also provides a good customer support experience.
  • The ROI for us is incalculable.  We have the security of knowing that our proprietary documents are secure.  This is the entire value of our company.

    I would most certainly recommend your PDF security product and already have.  The ease of implementation was surprising.
  • We can now sell our manuals without the need to print them first, saving time, money and helping safeguard the environment.

    We would recommend Safeguard PDF DRM – it is the perfect solution to sell and send e-documents securely whilst making sure someone cannot copy them.
  • We would recommend Locklizard to other companies without hesitation.

    Their PDF DRM products provide a manageable, cost effective way to protect intellectual investment and they are always looking for ways to improve them.  Moreover, their staff provide an excellent level of support.
  • We needed to deliver e-book versions of our handbooks while not compromising on security and digital rights.  Safeguard PDF security is easy to use and intuitive.

    The implementation was painless and we now have a greener, more secure way of distributing training manuals.
  • Locklizard’s PDF protection is exactly as described – the features are highly effective and I would give it 5 stars.

    I would recommend Locklizard to others - their security is simple to use and fit for purpose.  It meets common needs of businesses who have information they want to protect.
  • We would be happy to recommend Locklizard to any company needing a flexible way to secure PDF files.

    Safeguard PDF Security has provided us with a very workable solution for sharing of information in a secure fashion.  The support has been excellent and very accommodating.
  • We can cut accounts for a user five minutes before his class starts and he is ready to go. Happy smiling customer, while we still have security and personalized watermarking.

    I have immense respect for the product and Locklizard provide great customer satisfaction and service.
  • We would recommend Safeguard to other companies for its security, cost and ease of use. It does what we expected it to do and more.

    Ease of use is a bonus and the implementation was very easy.  The product manual is excellent and Locklizard staff are very accommodating.
  • We sell a highly valued educational product in an open and competitive market so it was important to ensure we had effective security to protect our digital rights.

    We highly recommend Locklizard - a professional company with a competitive and professional PDF Security product.
  • We would absolutely recommend both Locklizard as a company, and Safeguard PDF Security.  It has transformed our study materials to the next level.

    Not only did this increase sales, but we also believe that it has increased our customers’ ability to learn, which is even more important!
  • We would recommend Locklizard Safeguard to other companies that need to protect PDF reports.  Customers have found the process of accessing the protected documents to be seamless.

    Implementation was easy and technical support has been very responsive to requests for help.
  • Our company would without reservation recommend Locklizard.  Their document DRM software opens up delivery of our new products in a timely fashion while knowing that the content will remain secure.

    The return on investment to our company has been immediately evident.
  • We use Safeguard to make sure that documents cannot be opened outside our local network or from a unauthorized computer in order to copy or print the documents.

    It is the most feature rich, affordable, & simple to use PDF security product on the market.
  • Safeguard PDF Security is simple to administer and meets our needs, consistently delivering secured manuals to our customers with ease.

    Return on investment has been elimination of many man hours, printing resources and postage – it is estimated that costs decreased by 50% or more.
  • We would really recommend Safeguard PDF Security to every publishing company for managing ePubs or e-books securely.  It is easy to secure PDF files and simple to distribute them to our authorized customers only.

    Locklizard also provides a good customer support experience.
  • The ROI for us is incalculable.  We have the security of knowing that our proprietary documents are secure.  This is the entire value of our company.

    I would most certainly recommend your PDF security product and already have.  The ease of implementation was surprising.
  • We can now sell our manuals without the need to print them first, saving time, money and helping safeguard the environment.

    We would recommend Safeguard PDF DRM – it is the perfect solution to sell and send e-documents securely whilst making sure someone cannot copy them.
  • We would recommend Locklizard to other companies without hesitation.

    Their PDF DRM products provide a manageable, cost effective way to protect intellectual investment and they are always looking for ways to improve them.  Moreover, their staff provide an excellent level of support.