Challenges and techniques for code protection in a distributed environment

Abstract

The digital transformation is impacting every aspect of our everyday life. The recent social-distancing and isolation measures accelerated the migration of many very traditional processes to online operation. Different vendors develop their own applications for diverse purposes, which expose end-users to significant security risks. Source code protection is crucial for making the internet world a secure environment. This paper discusses code obfuscation, white-box encryption, tamper-proofing, and diversification techniques. The recommendations and discussions in this article contribute toward ensuring a secure digital world. Following them and comprehending their advantages and disadvantages will enable the delivery of code that end users will trust and use.