USB copy protection refers to methods used to prevent unauthorized copying of data from USB flash drives or other USB storage devices. There are various techniques and technologies employed for USB copy protection, including:

The Copy Secure flash drive is Nexcopy’s product which provides USB copy protection for MP4 video, MP3 audio, PDF files, text files and HTML pages.

This copy protection solution is both a hardware and software solution which encrypts and copy protects your valuable files and write protects the device so the files cannot be deleted, manipulated or formatted off the drive. Copy Secure drives are high-performance devices which offer the best read/write speeds to maximize functionality.

The Digital Rights Management (DRM) software used to data load the Copy Secure drives come with optional file settings to maximize protection. The copy protection license is tied to the flash drive. As long as you physically have the drive, you will have the copy protection features – there is no annual license requirement.

Encryption: Encrypting the data on the USB drive so that it can only be accessed with a decryption key. This ensures that even if someone copies the data, they won't be able to use it without the proper key.

Password Protection: Requiring a password to access the data on the USB drive. This adds an extra layer of security and prevents unauthorized access.

Digital Rights Management (DRM): Implementing DRM technology to control the usage of digital content and prevent unauthorized copying or distribution.

Copy-Protected USB Drives: Using specially designed USB drives that have built-in copy protection features. These drives often come with proprietary software or hardware encryption mechanisms.

Read-Only Access: Making the USB drive read-only so that data can be copied from it but not written to it. This can prevent users from modifying or deleting the data on the drive.

Anti-Copy Software: Utilizing software solutions specifically designed to prevent unauthorized copying of data from USB drives. These software programs may employ various techniques such as encryption, digital signatures, or watermarks.

Overall, USB copy protection is important for protecting sensitive data and intellectual property from unauthorized access and distribution. However, it's essential to choose the right method based on the specific requirements and level of security needed for the data.