List of copy protection schemes

This is a list of notable copy protection schemes.

Commercial CD protection schemes

• CD-Cops
• SafeDisc (versions 1-5)
• SafeCast
• SecuROM
• StarForce
• TAGES

Commercial DVD protection schemes

• DVD-Cops
• ProtectDISC Software
• ProtectDISC Video
• RipGuard
• SecuROM
• SafeDisc (version 4)
• Sony ARccOS Protection
• TAGES

Commercial Audio CD/DVD protection schemes

• Cactus Data Shield
• Key2Audio
• MediaMax CD3
• Extended Copy Protection (XCP)

Console CD protection schemes

• Dreamcast GD-ROM
• PlayStation CD-ROM
• Xbox DVD RSA, CSS (Content-scrambling system)