Security tips for FMP5 run-time applications

[CraigD71]

Hi there,

I'm looking for any tips out there to secure a run-time database I've created in the old fmp 5.5 version of FileMaker.

I have used the standard password protection but want to know if there is anything else I should/could consider? eg. passwords that expire or perhaps have the program look for a certain file to verify?

Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.

[Ocean West]

um... the best way to protect your runtimes (structure) is to remove access to fields/scripts. However these demos would be unmodifiable, so make sure you have a way to export your data.

With any FMP 5 program anyone w/ a credit card and google can peek under the hood unless you use the aforementioned technique.

What are you trying to protect against? Piracy? or Intellectual property?

[CraigD71]

Thankyou for you quick reply. My run-time is a price calculation program so the data is very sensitive. I want to be confident that I have done all I can to protect it in case it found its way into the wrong hands.

[brutus0616]

Hi...can i create script to maker my system don't start up..on specifyc time or date..