Use Cases
block-by-block read or write access via the
CodeMeter API and is not accessible by the
host (PC) as a disc. This makes it particularly
suitable for logging, black-box functionality,
or the storing of confidential data. The read/
write access is managed by the CodeMeter
feature “Enabling”. The CmStick/MC and /
MI can also be configured as pure USB-HID
devices, making the stick not appear as a disc
and protecting the system from any potential
viruses or malware. The CmSecureDisk can
only be accessed via the CodeMeter API and
the CodeMeter Runtime working on the host
system. CmSticks are generally protected from
attacks like BadUSB that rely on manipulating
the storage devices firmware, because the
firmware of CodeMeter is signed for added
security.
CodeMeter “Enabling”
The CodeMeter feature “Enabling” allows
the use of a special access code to activate
or deactivate the entire CmContainer or
individual entries, not unlike a traditional
latch. The various disc partitions are managed
via product items in the IFI. By linking these
product items with enabling blocks, the
API controls which functions are available.
Specifically, access to the disc configuration
(PI 6), read access to the CmPrivate disc (PI 4),
write access to the CmPrivate di 6