SecurDisc is a technology developed by Nero and HLDS with which you can create discs with special protection properties. SecurDisc refers to both a software technology and a special hardware technology.
Discs that are created with Nero Express and the SecurDisc compilation type include data integrity and reconstruction. Additional SecurDisc features include the possibility to protect the data on your SecurDisc disc against unauthorized access using a password, to digitally sign the disc, and to configure the data redundancy. In combination with a SecurDisc supported drive (e.g. from HLDS/LG) PDF files can receive additional copy protection when burned to a DVD. 
To be able to view or access the content of a SecurDisc disc you will need a special application named Nero SecurDisc Viewer, which can be downloaded free of charge at www.securdisc.net or www.nero.com. The Nero SecurDisc Viewer is also burned automatically to the SecurDisc disc. Discs can also be read from any drive with InCD or InCD Reader, both available at www.nero.com.

 

 
 
More information on SecurDisc technology can be found at www.securdisc.net.
 

 

 
 
This function is limited in the Essentials version. The full version offers unlimited password protection, unlimited data redundancy, and the digital signature feature.
You can always upgrade your Essentials version at www.nero.com to get the full version with all the functions.
 
 
To compile a SecurDisc disc, proceed as follows:
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Click the Data menu icon in the Nero Express start screen.
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The data disc options are displayed.
2.
Click the SecurDisc option you require.
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The Disc Content compilation screen for SecurDisc discs is displayed. 
3.
Click the Add button.
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The Add files and folders window is opened.
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Select the files that you want to add to the compilation and click the Add button.
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Repeat the previous step for all files that you want to add.
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Click the Close button.
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The files are added to the compilation and displayed in the compilation screen.
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If you want to enable the password protection for all files: 
1.
Select the Password protection check box in the extended area of the compilation screen.
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A lock symbol shows that all data is protected.
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If you enabled the Password protection feature, the SecurDisc – Protect Data window is opened.
Nero Express Compiling SecurDisc disc
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Enter the desired password in the Password input area and then click the OK button.

 

 
 
When appropriate, a wizard offers suggestions in an additional Tips dialog box when entering and selecting the password. The wizard estimates the security level, i.e. the quality of the password, during entry.
 
 
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If you want to sign the disc with a digital signature: 
1.
Select the Digital signature check box in the extended area of the compilation screen.
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The SecurDisc – Digital Signature window is opened.
Nero Express Compiling SecurDisc disc
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If you have already created a digital key, click the Browse button and select the key.
3.
If you want to create a digital key, click the Start button.
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The SecurDisc – Create Digital Key window is opened.
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Read the instructions and click the Next button.
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The SecurDisc Key Creation Process window is opened.
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Move your mouse at random until the creation process is complete.
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You can monitor the status of the creation process using the progress bar. The Next button is enabled as soon as the process is complete.
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Click the Next button.
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The SecurDisc – Key Creation Completed window is opened.
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Enter a file name for the key you have created and click the Finish button.
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The SecurDisc – Digital Signature window is opened again and the selected key appears in the drop-down menu.
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Click the OK button.
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The corresponding window is opened to inform you that the disc is being digitally signed with the selected key.
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Click the OK button.

 

 
 
You can pass on the relevant public key to recipients to enable them to verify the signature.
 

 

 
 
SecurDisc capable drive and DVD to copy-protect PDF
With a SecurDisc supported drive (e.g. from HLDS/LG) you can copy-protect PDF files when you are compiling a SecurDisc DVD. Make sure you have selected the SecurDisc drive in the recorder drop-down menu.
To copy-protect all PDF files on the SecurDisc DVD, select the Copy protection check box.  
 
 
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If you want to enhance the burning speed by limiting the data redundancy or to configure the data redundancy: 
1.
Select the Data redundancy check box in the extended area of the screen..
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The option buttons are enabled.
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Select the desired reliability level.

 

 
 
If the Data redundancy check box is cleared, the disc will be filled completely with copies of the chosen data and checksums. A display panel in the compilation screen indicates the current redundancy level.
 
 
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Click the Next button.
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You have compiled a SecurDisc disc with settings according to your requirements and can now burn the disc.


Compiling SecurDisc disc