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Thought for the Day
"When one tugs at a single thing in nature, you find it attached to the rest of the world."
~ John Muir (1838 -1914), Conservationist
May Special - $500 Discount on Casper DLM
Back by popular demand! Purchase CrypKey DLM in the month of May and save $500 US off the regular purchase price. Don't wait to experience CrypKey DLM, the leading intellectual property protection solution.
Don't wait: This fabulous offer ends May 31 2006!
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CrypKey DLM - How Does it Work?
If you're looking for an easy, cost-effective method to protect your intellectual property from unauthorized use, CrypKey DLM is the solution you need.
CrypKey DLM (Data License Manager) provides secure control and distribution management of virtually any type of file. By allowing you to add security control “rights” that become encrypted with the file, your intellectual property stays protected from use by anyone except the intended recipient(s). The security rights that you assign to your file stay with the file — always!
CrypKey DLM protects files stored almost anywhere, including:
- attached to an e-mail (even after it is sent)
- stored on portable digital media (e.g., USB drive, CD, and DVD)
- posted on your FTP site
- stored on your desktop or network; you control the file protection so that even your system administrator can't view confidential or business-critical files
CrypKey's encryption process takes your file and the security control rights that you assign to it and encrypts them together. This is done using the best-quality American Encryption Standards (AES) and CrypKey's award-winning technologies. Once encrypted, your file cannot be opened or viewed without your authorization.
There are two types of authorization: password protection and license key authorization. License keys are used when you want to maintain complete security and control of your file. When using a license key, you restrict not only who can open your file, but also how they use it. For example, the file can be bound to a computer, thereby thwarting illegal copying. You can assign a trail period of use for the file in minutes, days, or number of uses. Optional security control rights include:
- Print (no print screen to full-printing privileges)
- Save to . . . (save on no machines to full save features)
- Change (no file changes to many)
- Distribution (no distribution to full distribution)
- Network distribution (specified server vs. any server)
- Viewing time (30 minutes to 365 days)
- Open (open file one time to an unlimited number of times)
- Computer access (open file on recipient's computer to any computer)
CrypKey DLM assists heavily-regulated industries, such as finance, pharmaceutical, and health care, in complying with government regulations to maintain strict control over documents like HIPAA (for health care) and Sarbanes-Oxley (for accounting).
CrypKey DLM helps companies comply with new government regulations that mandate them to secure an individual's personal data from being leaked into the public domain. This minimizes exposure to potentially damaging lawsuits.
Unlike traditional security solutions, CrypKey DLM is inexpensive, has a small footprint, is easy to install and administer, and is simple to use.
Any file that can be opened in a Windows environment (e.g., Windows 2000 or newer) can be protected by CrypKey DLM , including:
| PowerPoint |
.ppt |
Publisher |
.pub |
| Help Files |
.hlp |
Flash |
.swf |
| Audio/Music |
.wav |
Audio/Music |
.mp3 |
| Video/Movie |
.mpg |
Video/Movie |
.mpeg/.wmv |
| Acrobat |
.pdf |
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If you have a file type that is not on this list, please e-mail us the information, including the application used to open it. We'd be happy to test your file and offer a solution. If you're interested in a receiving a detailed CrypKey DLM demonstration, contact us today!
Also, if you're looking for an effective solution to automate the authorization of a protected file via the Internet, Casper eRegister helps save time and money.
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How is CrypKey Licensed?
CrypKey Instant or CrypKey SDK is licensed on a per product basis. In other words, if you have more than one product to protect, a CrypKey license is required for each one. When you register your product with CrypKey, we require specific information from your company, such as the name of the file that you want CrypKey to lock to. This file name is used by CrypKey for the licensing contract.
If the product that you want to protect has many EXEs and DLLs that can all be unlocked with the same license restrictions (e.g., all files under an unlimited license), this is considered one product. Please note that both CrypKey Instant and CrypKey SDK have options and levels capabilities if you have different feature scenarios that you want to turn on or off; all options under one license have the same restrictions.
If different pieces of your application require different license restrictions (i.e., EXE “A” license is for 10 days and EXE “B” license is unlimited), then more than one CrypKey license is required.
CrypKey offers flexible, aggressive enterprise licensing pricing if your company has more than one product to protect. Please contact us for more information on the best price for volume purchases.
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Understanding Technical Support
Whether you're purchasing a small piece of software for personal use or a complex application for a corporate-wide implementation, effective technical support is key to the successful installation process and an ongoing, positive user experience. Even the best, most robust applications can fail if they are insufficiently supported by the software vendor. Before purchasing any application, it's important to read the fine print of the license agreement, evaluate the support options provided, and determine your comfort level of the support that's available to you if difficulties with the product arise. Too often support and maintenance information is overlooked by users until there is a problem ? and then it's too late. Doing your homework before you purchase will save time and money and alleviate unnecessary aggravation in the future.
Like CrypKey, all software protection companies offer technical support with their applications. However, not all technical support is created equal. Most vendors offer their customer support via email queries and an online knowledge database. Some vendors have a more comprehensive email support system in place, where user requests result in support tickets that are tracked, categorized, and managed through a centralized location. Other vendors offer customers little more than a simple e-mail address to turn to when questions or problems arise.
The primary pitfall of any email-based technical support system is that the customer is left hanging until the query is answered ? and too often there's no telling how long the wait will be. Even when the query is answered, the response may be insufficient and can lead to more emails and waiting. Email support can be slow and frustrating and often adds time and money to the final application deployment. At its worst, it can lead to complete deployment failure, as the customer runs out of time, opts to abandon the support request, and is forced to release the application without copy protection!
The best, most reliable technical support system is one that offers a comprehensive range of options, including live, one-on-one telephone support. CrypKey has always been the leader in providing superior customer support solutions, and we're dedicated to ensuring that our customers receive help exactly when it's required. Our competitively-priced, three-tier annual support subscriptions feature email technical support, access to an online support database, regular product updates, and this monthly newsletter. For customers who require a higher level of technical support, our full-feature Platinum subscription also includes unlimited online and telephone technical support.
Don't miss out on CrypKey's first-class customer service and support. Renew your annual support subscription today and gain piece of mind in knowing that your investment is protected ? now and in the future.
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Customized CrypKey Solutions: Don't Let Install Problems Result in Lost Sales
Did you know that a common reason for lost sales is that the product does not install correctly?
A professional and reliable installation is the customer's first experience with your product. The installation should reflect the quality of your product and integrity of your organization. But building a sophisticated install for your product can be expensive, frustrating, and risky. Outsourcing the job may produce disappointing results. However, you may not want to incur the cost of purchasing and maintaining an installation development environment, especially if you only have one or two releases a year.
CrypKey understands the importance of a well-designed installation and we have the skills and resources to help you build a positive, front-end experience for your customers.
Our proven Installshield technology is a safe, cost-effective solution for creating product installs. Starting at only $500.00 US, CrypKey can quickly bundle your application into a neat and reliable install that you'll feel confident about distributing to your customers. We can also further protect your investment by adding CrypKey piracy protection to your application at the same time.
Contact us today to discuss your requirements and learn more about our install creation expertise.
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New Casper Manuals Ready for Download
The new Casper manuals—Part 1, 2, and 3—are now available for download from CrypKey's website. Check out the latest addendum, which describes the improved functionality in detail.
These new and improved manuals are easier to navigate and read than ever before. We've broken them down into manageable parts, starting with the basics and then moving into more complex topics for advanced users. For users who only need the basics, they are no longer required to wade through pages of detailed information to get to what they're looking for. Part 1 – Getting Started allows users to become operational within one week!
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Sunset on CrypKey 5.7 is Coming Soon
With the pending release of CrypKey 7, we will no longer support version 5.7. This change will be effective October 1, 2006. To ensure a smooth transition of your protected application(s), please contact technical support to discuss an implementation strategy that's best for you.
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Share Your Ideas
Let us know which topics you'd like to see in upcoming issues of CrypKey Customer News. If you'd like to learn more about specific technical aspects of CrypKey products, tell us. Send your requests and suggestions to sales@CrypKey.com.
We want to help. If you have questions about product subscription(s) or renewals, call us at 1-403-258-6274 or email sales@CrypKey.com.
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We appreciate your business and continued support. Thank you for reading and have a great day!
Sincerely,
Team CrypKey
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