CD Protection | DVD Protection

They use FrontLine Disc:

Since 2004, ETI has utilized StarForce to protect our educational software. The CD-R solution was a great fit for our sales model. We've been able protect our intellectual property while still keeping the customer satisfied.

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Professional software protection suite for applications distributed using optical media. FrontLine Disc secures software from unauthorized or illegal use, distribution, commercial replication, private copying, reverse engineering and cracking.

FrontLine Disc is recommended for protection of multimedia software, computer games, educational and entertainment applications.

FrontLine Disc is easy to install online using the free Protection Studio tool.

FrontLine Disc supports the following disc types:

CD/DVD5/DVD9
CD-R/DVD-R

For an overview of FrontLine Disc software, its uses and benefits, please see the presentation below or download in PDF format.

CD/DVD protection – best suited to software distributed in large batches on CD-ROM/DVD-ROM discs. A disc key is required to use the distributed software. FrontLine Disc matches the disc key entered by a user to the physical parameters of the protected installation disc. Protected discs can be replicated without additional equipment at any facility.

Keyless CD/DVD protection – best suited to software distributed in large batches on CD-ROM/DVD-ROM discs. No disc key is required to activate the distributed software. Upon launching the software FrontLine Disc authenticates the disc automatically, no further user actions are required. Protected discs can be replicated without additional equipment at StarForce certified plants only.

CD-R/DVD-R protection – best suited to software distributed in small batches on CD-R/DVD-R discs. This method implements dedicated CD-R or DVD-R media developed by StarForce engineers. No disc key is required to activate the distributed software. Upon launching the software FrontLine Disc authenticates the disc automatically. Protected discs can be burned using any disc replication equipment or even a household CD/DVD recorder. StarForce supplies dedicated media in required quantity, promptly and to any region.

For an overview of FrontLine Disc software, its uses and benefits, please see the presentation below or download in PDF format.

FrontLine Disc features and benefits:

Burn a batch of discs at a nearby replication plant or at home: no additional equipment required
Fast online installation, directly from customer’s desk
Protect beta versions and promotional copies to prevent unauthorized distribution prior to official software release
No software code access required for installation in many cases
Strip down software functionality based on disc key options
Protect software patches and add-ons
StarForce certified replication plants worldwide
No computer restart after protection driver installation. Driverless protection also supported
Highly informative graphical user interface (GUI) with built-in help
Configuration management console for commonly used security features such as driver installation/uninstallation etc.�
Protection driver automatic removal feature
Recurrent disc check feature saves the trouble of inserting the original installation disc to run software every time.
Enable users to burn fully functional backup copies of their installation discs
24/7 technical support

FrontLine Disc comes in three flavors including different protection levels and available features:

Basic
Pro
Elite

FrontLine Disc Basic – low-cost solution for low-priced products:

Protection from private copying
No software code access required for installation
Keyless technology support
Enable users to burn fully functional backup copies of their installation discs
Easy and convenient online installation
Low cost

FrontLine Disc Pro – fully customizable protection for all software products:

Protection from commercial replication, emulation and hacking
Reliable software protection
Protect software distributed in large or small batches depending on media type (CD/DVD or CD-R/DVD-R)
Keyless technology support: no disc key required to run software distributed on protected CD-R/DVD-R and CD/DVD discs.
Enable users to burn fully functional backup copies of their installation discs
Easy and convenient online installation
Best value for money

FrontLine Disc Elite – maximum security and reliability:

Time Limited Hack Proof Warranty*
Protection from commercial replication, emulation and cracking
Maximum security for minimum cost and effort
Installation by StarForce engineers
Distributed software is protected throughout its entire life cycle: from manufacturing, testing and circulation in the media to release, re-release and distribution in other countries
Maximum security for software distributed in small or large batches on CD/DVD or CD-R/DVD-R discs
Keyless technology support: no disc key required to run software distributed on protected CD-R/DVD-R and CD/DVD discs
Enable users to burn fully functional backup copies of their installation discs

*Customer must meet certain security requirements to use this option.

FrontLine Disc editions side by side:

	Basic	Pro	Elite
Protection options
Protection level	basic	customizable	maximum
Disc copy protection	+	+	+
Disc emulation protection	-	+	+
Code obfuscation
Function protection (export/import)	-	+	+
Extra protection with hidden classes	-	+	+
Protection of unlimited number of files	+*	+	+
Data files protection	-	+	+
Beta version and promotional copy protection	+	+	+
Patch/add-on protection	+	+	+
Functionality stripdown based on disc key options	-	+	+
GUI customization	-	+	+
StarForce SDK included	-	+	+

Disc binding options
Supported disc types
CD (keyless/non-keyless)	+	+	+
DVD �(keyless/non-keyless)	+	+	+
DVD9 �(keyless/non-keyless)	+	+	+
StarForce CD-R (keyless)	-	+	+
StarForce DVD-R (keyless)	-	+	+
Recurrent disc check	+*	+	+
Application run time control
By expiration date	-	+	+
By total run time	-	+	+
By number of application runs	-	+	+

Additional options
Installation disc backup	+*	+*	+

Services
Protection integration by StarForce engineers
With code modification by StarForce engineers	-	+*	+*
With code modification by customer	-	+*	+
Without code modification	+*	+*	-
24/7 technical support	+	+	+
Time Limited Hack Proof Warranty	-	-	+