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AxP
AxProtector CUI
Javascript : Expert configuration / Select application * new configuration ?
Switch protection mode
Select application
Software platform
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CTP
Specify protection type
Manage License Lists
Static protection
* Application to protect Enter a file or directory path
Target directory Enter directory path
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Directory
Directory
encrypted control flow , making code analysis and manipulation significantly more difficult . This provides maximum security without compromising the stability of the application .
Protection at runtime
Special options
Edit configuration
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In the enhanced GUI , JavaScript code protection cannot only be configured but also encrypted directly . This encryption not only prevents unauthorized access but also enables users to implement freemium licensing models or customized licensing strategies . This opens up a range of options for scaling software economically and adapting business models with greater flexibility .
AxProtector CTP – Advanced Protection for Native Applications
With AxProtector CTP , software developers gain a powerful solution to protect native applications from reverse engineering and manipulation . This protection is achieved through an innovative combination of obfuscation and control flow encryption , elevating software security to a new level .
While CTP protection is applied directly during the compile process , the AxProtector GUI now provides an intuitive way to create the necessary configuration files . A key highlight is the Obfuscation Only option , which allows developers to implement pure IP protection without licensing requirements or external dependencies ( e . g ., CodeMeter Protection Suite Runtime – short CPSRT ). This is particularly beneficial for applications that do not require licensing but still need protection against reverse engineering .
Another valuable feature of AxProtector CTP is its full integration into the compile process , ensuring that protection is applied directly within the application ‘ s build process . This guarantees fast and seamless security without requiring any modifications to the source code .
Protection for Objective-C and Swift – Security for Apple Ecosystems
Objective-C Despite the growing importance of Swift , Objective-C remains a key programming language within the Apple ecosystem . However , its dynamic structure presents certain security risks , as many metadata elements are embedded in the code due to its message-based architecture .
This provides attackers with valuable insights into the software . With AxProtector 11.60 , users can now apply enhanced security measures to Objective-C applications . Specialized protection mechanisms prevent selectors and class names from being easily extracted through static analysis . By combining obfuscation and control flow encryption , the machine code is effectively safeguarded against both static and dynamic analysis .
AxProtector CTP for Objective-C applications integrates directly with the bundled Clang compiler , which supports the CTP plugin . This allows for seamless integration into existing Objective-C projects without requiring any modifications to the source code .
Swift Swift is one of the most secure and fastest programming languages developed by Apple , offering static method resolution that enhances application security at runtime . However , Swift applications also require protection mechanisms to defend against reverse engineering and manipulation . AxProtector 11.60 provides powerful security features for Swift applications , including encryption of sensitive information ( such as strings and metadata ), advanced obfuscation , and control flow encryption . These protection measures ensure that even with extensive static and dynamic analysis , intellectual property remains extremely difficult to reconstruct from the machine code .
For Swift projects , a specially adapted Swift 6 compiler is provided with the integrated CTP plugin . This enables easy and fast integration of protection without requiring extensive modifications to the build system .
Compatibility with Apple Code- Signing & Hardened Runtime
A key advantage of AxProtector CTP is its full compatibility with Apple ‘ s CodeSigning and Hardened Runtime . This ensures that the executable code protected by AxProtector remains unchanged at runtime while being presented in a more obfuscated form with
Why CodeMeter Protection Suite ? CodeMeter Protection Suite extends protection across a wide range of software platforms , enabling developers to safeguard their applications against reverse engineering and manipulation . Whether implementing basic security measures or complex licensing models , AxProtector offers a solution tailored to the specific needs of each software developer .
By combining robust intellectual property protection with flexible licensing options , CodeMeter Protection Suite delivers an outstanding security solution . Additionally , innovative technologies like Blurry Box and CodeMoving ensure applications are secured at the highest level . Their integration with Ax- Protector CTP and AxProtector . NET NC ( Native Core ) is further simplified with the newly added support for code annotations .
Summary With the new features of CodeMeter Protection Suite and the enhanced AxProtector 11.60 , software developers gain a powerful and user-friendly solution to protect their applications from unauthorized access . The modern AxProtector GUI and comprehensive support for . NET , Python , JavaScript , Objective-C , and Swift provide developers with the flexibility to secure and optimize their applications more efficiently . AxProtector ensures that software products are not only protected against threats but also economically safeguarded , offering flexible licensing models and innovative protection technologies .
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