Sentry Hardware Lock RTC – Software Piracy Protection Dongle

Sentry Hardware Lock RTC

Secure | Compact | Developer-Friendly

Sentry Hardware Lock is a compact, USB-based security token (available in CPU-based or smart card type) engineered to protect software applications against piracy, tampering, and unauthorized distribution. Designed for seamless integration into modern development environments, it combines software licensing enforcement, encryption, and real-time license validation in a single device.

Built for 16-bit, 32-bit, and 64-bit architectures, Sentry works across a wide range of platforms including Windows 2003, XP, Vista, Windows 7 and above, Windows Server, and Linux (both 32-bit and 64-bit), with driverless operation for ease of deployment.

Where to use?

Any software has the requirements for protection against illegal copy and piracy. Any application needs license management and control system with advanced remote update capability.

Any system demands the flexible authentication mode including date based, elapse period based, used times based, network based authentication.

Any data requires being encrypted with advanced cryptographic algorithms, seamlessly integrated into the operating system and transparent to both developers and users.

Why Sentry?

Why Sentry?

Being an industrial leader and innovator in the field of information technology security applications and devices, WYSE Biometrics,
the provider of Sentry, offers millions of Sentry products to the market, and is currently the number one provider of software protection dongle to Indian market.

With a strong technical team of developers and support engineers, WYSE offers top-ranking Sentry products and services to its valuable customers. We understand that customer requirements varies from field to filed, WYSE provides more flexible and fast-response customization services to satisfy different clients.

Real Time Clock (RTC)

Why Sentry?

Advanced Security with Sentry Hardware Lock

Each Sentry Hardware Lock comes with a unique serial and extension number, ensuring a distinct identity for every installation. With a built-in real-time clock and timer, it enables precise control over software licensing—whether time-bound access for online platforms or rental-based standalone applications.

Perfect for e-learning or subscription-based systems, the lock tracks usage duration even when the PC is off, thanks to battery backup. Web access can be restricted to specific durations per user by storing usage data in the lock memory.

The lock also provides robust software protection via signature-based authentication. If the predefined signature isn’t matched during software execution, the program halts, preventing unauthorized use. Developers can securely update the lock using encrypted key and password mechanisms for maximum protection.

Importance of using Sentry Hardware Lock

At WYSE, we recognize that software piracy remains a major challenge for developers worldwide. It not only leads to billions in revenue loss each year, but also undermines innovation by draining resources that could otherwise support research, development, and growth.

We’ve made it our mission to fight this threat through smart, secure, and scalable technology.

The Sentry Hardware Lock is our flagship solution in this battle. With advanced features like real-time licensing control, signature-based authentication, and encrypted lock updates, it ensures tamper-proof software protection and unauthorized usage prevention—safeguarding your intellectual property with confidence.

Whether you’re a product developer, software publisher, or training platform provider, Sentry gives you the power to protect, control, and grow—securely.

Sentry Hardware Lock RTC – Software Piracy Protection Dongle