A common mistake made by web developers is assuming that by displaying PDF on a web page, that it doesn't get downloaded. However to view anything on a web page, it is first download to the web browser cache and displayed from there. So it doesn't matter whether the PDF is downloaded or viewed online because in both instances the PDF is downloaded and saved to the user's computer. So the sooner that web developers get a grip on that fact, they can stop deceiving their clients. One can copy protect PDF for online viewing and also copy protect it for desktop viewing. In fact, when distributing for desktop viewing one can also employ DRM to limit access to the PDF to only those subscribers who have explicit permissions. So using PDF security software that can employ DRM for desktop viewing is by far the most secure option.


When clients want to display protected PDF online, often the web developer will create a solution that uses JavaScript to dismantle the PDF and display its text and media as a web page. This can be clever thinking and a good solution to the problem experienced when embedding normal PDF on a web page that allows Adobe Reader plugin to also provide save, copy and print options that may not be desirable.However the PDF is not protected from Print Screen and screen capture. Nor is the original PDF stored on the server safe from download or theft by company or web hosting staff. Without encryption PDF cannot be secure anywhere. To properly copy protect PDF it needs to be encrypted  for use in a proprietary reader or viewer. Protecting from copy and capture while on display is another matter and additional to what we are discussing here, which is simply the security of the PDF file itself. Because if it can be downloaded and saved in any way, and its file is still in its original unprotected format, what is the point?


One avenue that makes most media vulnerable is the use of packet sniffers which can be used to get the location of media files such as PDF while the data is sent from server to web browser. Those files can also be extracted from browser cache and also computer memory. After taking these points into consideration, how secure do think that your PDF security software is? When it comes to protecting your livelihood, why not consult the leading copy protection professionals.
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