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WebCops is a security system that encrypts executable files for safe distribution. After installation, the protection is totally transparent to the user.

WebCops has the same high security level as CD-Cops. It relies heavily on machine identification, another area of technology where Link has been a pioneer. The access code issued to a customer can be used only on the target machine and cannot be broadcast on the internet.

How it works.

When the protected program is installed, the WebCops shell connects to the internet and sends information to the ASP page: the users unique registration number and the Machine ID.

If the registration number is avaliable, the ASP page returns back an access code to enable the program. This code will work only on the target PC, only with that particular program, and only until the expiry date contained in the code.

WebCops. Program Protection and Distribution.

Fig 1: Applying the WebCops Guard Module: Protection and Initialization

Fig 2: WebCops Daily Operation

Generating the Access Code

The access code is generated automatically by LINK's verifications servers. You don't need to bother about server maintenance or ASP coding.

Easy to Apply. No changes needed to your application
WebCops is a so-called shell or envelope protection. You run our easy-to-use protection utility and add the protection directly to your finished EXE file.

In the case of data files, you run our Crypto encryption utility.

Use any media

A WebCops protected application can be distributed via the internet, email, CD-ROM, DVD or any other media. The application is encrypted and cannot be used until enabled by entering an access code. Once enabled, the application runs only on the target machine and only until the expiration date contained in the access code.

A WebCops protected application can be enabled automatically via the net or manually by telephone, fax or email. In any case, the end-user receives an access code that allows the application to start. You are in complete control of this code which is machine-specific, application-specific, and also determines the expiration date.

You can configure the user-interface for each protection. All text is taken from an INI file, making it easy to translate messages to other languages.

	Encrypted data or programs can be downloaded from your homepage
	The user fills out a simple form displayed on his browser
	While the customer is on-line, WebCops performs validation and enables the product on his machine.
	The installation can be: - permanent, but only on this one machine, - run for certain period, - allow a fixed number of runs, print-outs or other operations.
	On-line access is not required for daily use.
	The protection can be combined with data protection such as PDF-Cops.