CPC, a leader in captioning technology, relies on SafeNet Sentinel HASP to protect and license its software. Sentinel HASP allows CPC to license its $2,000-$9,000 software to single machines, preventing unauthorized use. This protects CPC's revenue and intellectual property. Sentinel HASP also makes it easy for CPC to remotely update software licenses and upgrade keys for new software versions, allowing CPC to adapt to changing technologies while maintaining protection. Using Sentinel HASP, CPC can offer innovative captioning software securely without risk of being unprotected.

1. CPC Protects with SafeNet Sentinel HASP
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CPC, Leader in Captioning Technology Continues to Rely on Sentinel HASP to Protect & License their Software for
the Hearing Impaired
Background
Computer Prompting and Captioning Co. (CPC) is the industry leader Challenge
in captioning, subtitling and teleprompting. CPC was founded in • Ensure license compliance by protecting their high-value
1986 to address a need for visual text in video production, allowing software from unauthorized use
the hearing impaired to see dialogue. As CPC embraced emerging
technologies such as webcasts, Vchip software and DVDs, they
have come to rely on Sentinel HASP’s timely updates to keep their solution
captioning software secure. • SafeNet Sentinel HASP
the Business Challenge
CPC needed an unobtrusive, secure solution to protect their high Rewards
value ($2-$9K) captioning software from being pirated, stolen or • Increased sales: Protection against illegal use translates into
reverse engineered whenever the equipment left their facilities. increased sales through legal usage.
• Remote updates: Sentinel HASP makes it easy to update software
Dr. Dilip K. Som, CPC’s President and CTO, explained that service
license terms on keys in the field.
companies who use CPC’s software frequently grow, requiring more
• IP Protection: Sentinel HASP prevents reverse-engineering of code
technicians and additional equipment. As is the case with high-value
and offers robust anti-debugging and code obfuscation technology.
software, rather than purchase additional licenses, users are tempted
to violate the license agreement by running a single software copy
on multiple machines. “Without powerful, reliable software security,
our customers could run the same software on 20 different machines
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2. which violates the license terms and results in thousands of dollars “Without powerful, reliable software security, our
in lost revenue for CPC,” said Som. “I cannot even imagine letting our
customers could run the same software on 20
product go unprotected.”
different machines which violates the license
the Journey terms and results in thousands of dollars in lost
More than a decade ago, CPC was using a different software protection
revenue for CPC. I cannot even imagine letting our
key, but found the key to be overly large and awkward for technicians
who needed to use CPC’s innovative captioning software. After an product go unprotected.”
extensive search for a new solution, Som’s team selected Sentinel - dr. dilip K. som, President and CtO
HASP for its ease of use and history of superior reliability. It featured Computer Prompting and Captioning Company (CPC)
the strong protection required and did not interfere with software use.
about Computer Prompting and Captioning Co. (CPC)
CPC is the award-winning creator of Windows and Macintosh closed
the solution captioning software. Since CPC released the first simultaneous
Sentinel HASP allows CPC to license their software to one machine closed captioning/ teleprompting software in 1986, it has been the
at a time connected to the Sentinel HASP key, preventing large industry leader. CPC also operates an award-winning captioning
clients from sharing software among equipment for increased service, and develops subtitling and teleprompting software. For
productivity without due licensing. Sentinel HASP protects CPC’s more information, visit www.cpcweb.com.
revenue and intellectual property. CPC was able to grow in its reach
and development of new technologies because of Sentinel HASP’s about safeNet
flexible configurations and constant upgrades. Using Sentinel HASP, Founded in 1983, SafeNet is a global leader in information security.
CPC offers video production companies the latest technology outlets SafeNet protects its customers’ most valuable assets, including
for its innovative software without the risk of being unprotected. identities, transactions, communications, data and software
“Taking that risk is out of the question,” said Som. licensing, throughout the data lifecycle. More than 25,000 customers
across both commercial enterprises and government agencies and in
over 100 countries trust their information security needs to SafeNet.
the Rewards
Using Sentinel HASP, Som gained peace of mind, knowing that his
company’s core software products are protected from unauthorized
use, safeguarding revenue. Som’s approach to security remains firm,
benefiting from SafeNet’s ongoing commitment to updating Sentinel
HASP protection and support to allow for new technologies and
customer needs.
“With every Windows upgrade, we quickly received the updated
Sentinel HASP drivers and were able to take care of our customers
promptly and efficiently,” Som said. “And upgrading the Sentinel
HASP keys to be used for higher versions of software has been very
easy. Simple and accomplished via email, we’ve eliminated the wait
for updates through the mail and saved on shipping. When we needed
information, Sentinel HASP specialists were definitely available
and able to answer our questions.” CPC was able to update their
software to fit new operating systems, including Mac and the new
Windows systems, without worrying about compromising protection
or causing delays for their clients. In a fast-moving industry, time
spent upgrading software protection is a major concern. Holdups due
to protection upgrades can be annoying and even affect the bottom
line. CPC found upgrading Sentinel HASP keys to be quick, easy, user-
friendly and cost-free.
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