Software Licensing and Protection

Welcome to software-licensing.com,
a comprehensive resource for ISVs, embedded software developers, IT professionals, and end-users interested in modern software monetization strategies, technologies, and back-office considerations driving the state-of-the-art of software licensing, software protection, and security.

Licensing

What software license model is best for your business?

Software Protection

Is your software code safe against hackers and reverse enginering?

Monetization

Are you maximizing your software revenue potential?

About Us

Software-licensing.com is an educational resource for Independent Software Vendors, embedded system engineers, software end users, and any others who are interested in the basic concepts and current state of the art of software protection and software licensing technologies and software monetization strategies. The site is hosted by Wibu-Systems USA, a leader in the art of software licensing and software protection since 1989. We welcome visitors to participate in our community with relevant comments and questions for further discussion.

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Key Considerations

Solutions
Key aspects of software licensing
Licensing | Monetization | Software Protection | Document Protection
End User Platforms
Diverse platforms demanding interoperability
Cloud | Desktop | LAN/Wan | Virtual Network | Mobile | PLC
License Types
Matching the right license model with the app
Perpetual | Subscription | Consumption | Feature-on-Demand | Trial | Others
License Storage
Choosing the best license storage solution
Cloud | USB Dongle | Encrypted Software File | Network
License Management
Integrating management with the backoffice
Create, Deliver, Activate | Integrated Management | License Monitoring
Licensing Technologies
The underlying foundational elements
Encryption | Obfuscation | Automatic Protection | Code Moving | High Availability

If you have any questions about software licensing, software protection, and software monetization, please click the button below and we would be happy to help.

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What Is Code Obfuscation? How It Protects Software from Cyber Threats

What Is Code Obfuscation? If you’re developing software, protecting sensitive data is a top priority. Code obfuscation is one of the most effective software protection strategies to safeguard information from cybercriminals. But what is code obfuscation, and how does it work? At its core, code obfuscation refers to transforming data into a different format that hides its true value. Even if an attacker gains access to the code, it remains unreadable and useless to them. This method plays a crucial role in preventing data breaches and enhancing application security techniques. Why Does Code Obfuscation Matter? Every day, software applications face threats such as reverse engineering, piracy, and unauthorized modifications. Without proper security measures, exposed code can lead to intellectual property theft, compromised functionality, and increased vulnerability to cyberattacks. Data obfuscation helps mitigate risks by: Preventing unauthorized access to source code Safeguarding code from reverse engineering Protecting against code tampering How Code Obfuscation Strengthen Software Security For developers, code obfuscation adds a protective layer to software, making it harder for unauthorized users to decipher its inner workings. This helps safeguard proprietary algorithms and prevent tampering. In cloud-based applications, obfuscation also reduces the risk of unauthorized modifications and strengthens overall security. Final Thoughts:...

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