Safeguard PDF Portable is a no installation, portable secure USB Viewer, and PDF document copy protection solution for USB sticks.
It can be used as a completely offline DRM solution (no Internet access required), and since secure documents are locked to USB sticks rather than to specific computers they can be used anywhere.
Overview
Safeguard Portable is an additional add-on that enables you to publish PDC files (PDF files protected with Safeguard) for use on a USB stick without the user having to install any Viewer software, register any licenses, or have an Internet connection.
Secure Offline DRM
Safeguard PDF Portable provides real security without the installation overheads – nothing is loaded onto or installed in anything on a user’s computer system. The PDF secure USB Viewer software runs directly from the USB stick, working in exactly the same way as the secure Viewer that requires installing on your computer. The USB Viewer has exactly the same security as the installed Windows Viewer – it is the same Viewer, just locked to a USB device.
Safeguard PDF Portable solves the issues of firewall access, granting administrator privileges, Internet availability, and the use of roaming profiles. It does not rely on insecure plug-ins, passwords, self-extracting exes, JavaScript or Flash, in order to provide total offline DRM copy protection.
For additional security USB sticks can be:
password protected to prevent unauthorized use if lost or stolen
locked to specific countries, and/or locked to an IP address or range of IPs (to prevent use for example outside an office location)
Publishers purchasing Safeguard PDF Portable can distribute any combination of secure USB Viewers, secure documents, and keystores on USB sticks, offering publishers and users novel and significant flexibility in both distributing and using offline DRM controlled documents. USB sticks can also be updated on-the-fly after distribution.
Secure Offline Document Distribution
Safeguard PDF Portable can be particularly handy for document Publishers who publish repair manuals or training materials where engineers and instructors need access to protected documents in remote environments that have no Internet access.
It is equally useful for instant information access – say at a conference or after a training course – users have instant access to protected documents rather than having to download them from the Internet (or be sent them at a later date).
How it works
Publishing PDF Files Securely to USB devices
Protect PDF documents using Safeguard PDF Security or Enterprise PDF DRM Security. Documents are encrypted and DRM controls are applied at this stage.
Protected PDF documents and keystores are published securely (locked) to USB devices using Safeguard’s ‘Protect to USB’ application.
A portable secure Viewer is automatically copied to the USB device(s) so users do not have to install any software to view your USB copy protected documents.
Publishers distribute secure USB devices to their customers/users. USB devices can be password protected so that they can be safely sent in the mail without fear of getting lost.
Users click on a protected document (PDC file) to open it. The protected document is opened in the secure Viewer on the USB device.
Users can download additional protected PDF documents that they have been authorized to view to their USB devices. The keystore is automatically populated with keys accordingly.
Features
PDF USB Security Features
Secure USB Viewer application and keystore is pre-loaded so nothing is installed on the recipient PC
Does not require for the user to be identified or the registration tracked – avoids the use of personally identifiable information (PII)
Complete offline DRM – users never have to connect to the Internet – users don’t have to connect to a licensing server to register, to obtain access rights, or to view documents
USB sticks may be pre-loaded with both authorized and un-authorized documents but licensed piecemeal (so publishers can protect thousands of documents to USB and license individual users to access selected documents after distribution)
Additional documents and keys may be added to USB sticks online
USB sticks may be pre-loaded with JUST the Viewer and a blank keystore (no documents) – users can download documents online at a later date and publishers can grant access to them as and when they are purchased
Possession of the USB stick is the grant of rights, so the USB stick may be lent or re-sold just like an ordinary book (but not be copied)
USB documents can be controlled in both online and offline modes
Publishers can set up ‘standard’ contents lists for USB devices, and then create multiple USBs on-the-fly
Existing secured PDF documents are copied across to the USB sticks so publishers do not have to re-protect documents specifically for PDF USB Security
Existing PDF structures and controls are maintained on documents secured to USB
You do not need a pre-established link between the publisher and the user, the publisher can license and issue USB content without having to create a user first
Existing users can also be extended to use Safeguard PDF Portable quickly and easily
The first truly no installation secure PDF DRM system available – no downloads, no plug-ins to install, no JavaScript or Flash risks, no self-extracting exes to run, no applications to install
Users can password protect USB sticks so that loss or theft of a USB stick does not result in secure documents being used by unauthorized users
USB sticks can be locked to specific countries and/or IP address ranges (e.g. to prevent corporate users taking USB sticks home to view secure documents)
No need to purchase special hardware for USB duplication. Just plug any manufacturer’s USB stick into your computer.
Benefits
PDF USB Security Benefits
Safeguard PDF Portable is the only truly zero footprint solution that does not lock you to being online and taking pages from a server. So all of the functionality and performance of local files without compromising the security of the solution.
No software for users to install – IT departments don’t have to custom install, assign administrator privileges, or carry out formal evaluation – saving time and money
No licenses for users to register – publishers don’t need to go through the process of setting up user records, users don’t have to worry about Internet connections
No firewall issues – documents and keystores are distributed on USB sticks without end users ever having to connect to the Internet to register, download decryption keys, or verify access (you can of course enforce document access verification if you want to and have users download additional secure documents on-the-fly)
Truly portable solution – documents are locked to USB sticks rather than individual computers so they can be used on any computer, anywhere
Complete offline DRM solution – information is preloaded, avoiding mandatory use of the Internet when this may be forbidden for security reasons
You do not have to re-issue the USB stick to make more documents accessible
Allows users with roaming profiles to use secure documents immediately. Educational establishments (schools, colleges, universities) are often set up not to allow Internet access, and to use ‘roaming profiles’ so that students see their personal desktop in whatever classroom they log in from. Safeguard PDF Portable allows the student to take their own ‘library’ of secure PDF documents with them from class to class
Digital editions can now be sold over the counter without the publisher needing to know anything about the customer, just like a normal book
Secure documents are instantly accessible just like ordinary files
The same secure PDF Viewer is used for both Windows and USB (not a ‘lite’ version) ensuring consistent delivery of features and functionality without compromising security
The full strength of secured PDF documents without the complications.
Technical info
Supported Writers
Safeguard 3.0.10 or above
Enterprise 4.0.12 or above
Operating Systems supported
Windows only – 7 and above
Encryption
Data is protected using the AES algorithm and is encrypted at rest and in transit. Content is only ever decrypted in memory so that there are no unprotected cached files.
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.
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