Ebook Security Options

Securing your ebook from unauthorised duplication, sharing and publication is still a challenging dilemna for many digital publishers.

Whist publishers endevour to make their books as accessible as possible to enhance the readers experience, protecting the income from their hard work is an equal concern.

There are two main options employed:

PDF Distribution Security - software is available to require a login and password to open the book, which must be connected to the Internet. A cookie placed on the readers computer, ensures the pdf is only readable from a limited [usually 2] number of computers

Publishing In Proprietary Ebook Reader Format - such as Amazon Kindle, MS Ebook Reader etc

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