CAD Protection Resource Library
This CAD protection resource library organizes CADChain guides by the security question you need to answer first.
Read The Security GuideRead First
RiskCAD File Vulnerabilities
Understand how CAD files leak, expose metadata or create security problems in engineering workflows.
EncryptionCAD File Encryption
Review where encryption helps and why key management matters for design-file protection.
RightsDRM vs IRM For CAD
Compare rights-management models for engineering files shared with teams, suppliers and partners.
New CAD Protection Guides
CAD File Access Control
inventory, least privilege, action-level rights, export review, metadata cleanup and evidence retention
CAD SecurityProtecting AutoCAD Files
xref review, layout cleanup, named access and export control
CAD SecurityProtecting SOLIDWORKS Files
assembly packaging, role permissions, neutral export review and revision baselines
CAD SecurityProtecting Autodesk Inventor Files
workspace cleanup, file references, export review and access expiry
CAD SecurityProtecting CATIA Files
package scoping, partner permissions, export review and approval records
Resource Paths
If You Are New To CAD Security
Read the risk guide first, then use the checklist to map your exposure.
If You Already Share Files
Move from file inventory into access rules, rights control and proof records.
If You Need The Full Index
Use the HTML sitemap to browse public CADChain Resources pages and live guides.
Related Resource Areas
Continue with 3D printing file protection, supplier contracts, design-file evidence, PLM security and CAD protection for fundraising due diligence.
Use The Checklist