Anti-Reverse Engineering
Code protection and software hardening
Scenarios
- Your own software is cracked, pirated or redistributed without authorization
- You worry core algorithms or licensing can be reverse engineered
- A product is launching and you want to harden code before release
- You need to raise the bar against reversing without hurting performance
Engagement conditions
This service covers protective design for your own software only. The client must provide: (1) complete source code; (2) proof of original copyright. Without both, we do not accept the engagement. We do not perform reverse analysis of third-party software.
See our Security Engagement PrinciplesOur Approach
Engagement condition: this service accepts only protective design for your own software. The client must provide (1) complete source code and (2) proof of original copyright. Without both, we do not accept the engagement.
We do not perform reverse analysis of third-party software. This is not a restriction but a commitment to professionalism and legal compliance: code protection presumes you hold lawful rights to the software. See our security engagement policy (/security-policy).
Our approach
There is no silver bullet; the goal is to raise the cost of reversing until it is not worthwhile, not to claim absolute uncrackability. We layer appropriate protections based on your stack and threat model, balancing strength against performance.
- Code obfuscation and symbol renaming against static analysis
- Hardening of critical logic and licensing
- Anti-debugging and integrity checks to detect tampering
- Encryption of strings and sensitive constants
Performance and maintainability
We assess the impact of protections on performance and maintenance, helping you build a release process that applies protection sustainably rather than once.
Tech Stack / Deliverables
- Engagement review (source code + copyright proof)
- Threat model and protection strategy
- Protection implementation (obfuscation, anti-debug, integrity)
- Performance impact assessment
- Sustainable protection release process
How We Work
- 01Requirement interview
- 02Proposal & quote
- 03Development & delivery
- 04Operations & support
FAQ
- Why must I provide source code and copyright proof?
- It is an absolute prerequisite. We protect only your own software; requiring source and copyright proof ensures the work is lawful and avoids aiding reversing of others' software. Without both, we decline.
- Will you crack or analyze someone else's software?
- No. We do not reverse third-party software and only protect your own. See our security engagement policy.
- Will protection slow the software down?
- Every protection has a cost. We assess performance impact, layer protections and balance strength against speed to avoid noticeable slowdown.